Late Period, 664-332 BC. A rectangular gold repoussé plaque with seated ibis-headed Thoth wearing a lunar disc resting on top of a crescent moon, holding a was-sceptre, giving counsel to a pharaoh before him, the pharaoh wearing a short kilt, Broad Collar and a wide bracelet in his raised left hand; supplied with a display stand. 204 grams total, 47 x 45mm (5 1/4 x 5"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously from an old Spanish private collection, circa 1970; formerly acquired on the German art market. Repoussé plaques such as these would have been placed amongst the wrappings of a mummy to ensure that it was protected against the malevolent powers that could hinder the soul reaching the afterlife, and the resurrection of the body. [No Reserve]