Golden Ibis with Bronze Head and Feet New Mexican perfect condition

perfect condition

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

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

is a really striking rich orange with hand-painted giant yellow lily and graphic black leaves

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

Golden Ibis with Bronze Head and Feet New Mexican perfect conditionI 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