Golden Ibis with Bronze Head and Feet New Mexican It is in very good

It is in very good condition

or in a grouping with other exquisite small objects

I am not sure the original purpose of this little lidded box

I think it would be especially nice with a few sprigs of lily of the valley

The porcelain surface shows a few scuffs and marks but is in overall great condition

Golden Ibis with Bronze Head and Feet New Mexican It is in very goodI am in love with this little vintage hand crafted Egyptian Ibis, with its gold leafed wood body and bronze head and feet, which I found at a fantastic estate sale of a world traveller and avid collector in Lynn, MA, whose collection included mid century and contemporary ceramic works by major artists, terrific South American textiles, and an array of other interesting objects from around the world. The Ibis in Egyptian culture was traditionally