Statue of Thoth, ancient Egyptian deity of writing and knowledge, in the form of a baboon, holding a
Statue of Thoth, ancient Egyptian deity of writing and knowledge, in the form of a baboon, holding an udjat-eye (aka the Eye of Horus). Made of faience with a light green glaze. Artist unknown; Late Period (664-332 BCE). Now in the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. Photo credit: Walters Art Museum. -- source link
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