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Fall Antiques & Decorative Arts Auction

Hand-Carved Soapstone Horus Falcon Trinket Box

This auction ended on October 8, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $40 - $60

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: $12

Description

Item/Description: Hand-carved lidded soapstone trinket box. Egyptian Revival. Lid displays a low-relief profile of a perched falcon detailed with incised geometric plumage, modeled directly after ancient Egyptian sculptor’s models of the falcon god Horus.

Material: Soapstone

Dimensions: Length: 4 1/4"; Width: 3 1/4"; Height: 1 1/2"

Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include scratching, surface wear.

Age: Mid – Late 20th Century

Provenance: Private Estate

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