Golden Ibis with Bronze Head and Feet lacquer box with lion on which there is some

on which there is some loss of lacquer on the backside in one corner

and good company to have around whether displayed on a shelf

perfect for a party

one mouse's plug is just little bit loose--meaning they might be safest perched on a shelf or just decoratively on the table

my guess is that is Bohemian and dates to the 1920s or 30s

Golden Ibis with Bronze Head and Feet lacquer box with lion on which there is someI 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