Grand Tour Egyptian God order Thoth Baboon Figure

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Grand Tour Egyptian God order Thoth Baboon Figure,

Terracotta figure of the Egyptian god Thoth in baboon form I believe that.

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Product code: Grand Tour Egyptian God order Thoth Baboon Figure

Terracotta figure of the Egyptian god Thoth in baboon form. I believe that this is a Victorian "grand tour" replica, made from a clay composite material and dating from circa 1890 - 1910.

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The primary value of the Grand Tour lay in its exposure to the cultural legacy order of classical antiquity and the Renaissance, and to the aristocratic and fashionably polite society of the European continent. In addition, it provided the only opportunity to view specific works of art, and possibly the only chance to hear certain music.

A Grand Tour could last anywhere from several months to several years. It was commonly undertaken in the company of a cicerone, a knowledgeable guide or tutor.

Objects such as this one were made as souvenirs to sell to the young travellers to back home with them.

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