Egyptian Sokar Falcons from Late Ptolemaic Period

A pair of Egyptian wood and gesso falcons, emblematic of…
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A pair of Egyptian wood and gesso falcons, emblematic of 'Sokar', late Ptolemaic period 525-332 BC; provenance lower Delta, representative of the mortuary god with remnant green, black and pink painted colours; with certificate of authenticity from Re-Entombed Galleries

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  • Gesso - A mixture of plaster of Paris and gypsum mixed with water and then applied to the carved wooden frames of mirrors and picture frames as a base for applying gold leaf. After numerous coats of gesso have been applied, allowed to dry and then sanded a coat of "bole", a usually red coloured mixture of clay and glue is brushed on and allowed to dry, after which the gold leaf is applied. In painting, gesso is also used to prime a canvas prior to applying paint.
  • Emblematic - Serving as a symbol.

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