Sapphire & Gold Ibis with Crystal Eyes

Behold this stately ibis, rendered in the most regal of blues and blacks, as if it's just stepped out of an ancient Nile waterway and into your holiday collection! The ibis holds a particularly special place in Egyptian mythology and natural history—these elegant wading birds were so revered that they were mummified and buried with pharaohs, believed to be the earthly form of Thoth, the god of wisdom and writing. Our artisans have captured that same graceful intelligence in this ornament, complete with a gleaming gold beak and legs that seem ready to wade through time itself. The show-stopping detail? Each eye sparkles with Asfour crystals, those brilliant hand-cut gems that catch the light like starlight on water.

Every inch of this treasure is handcrafted using the time-honored mouth-blown glass techniques passed down through generations of Egyptian artisans. The deep blue neck and head are painted with luster paint imported from Germany, then fired at temperatures that transform it into glass as luminous as lapis lazuli. White accent lines detail the wing feathers with exquisite precision, while the lustrous gold plating adorns the legs and beak, creating a bird that looks ready to pose for a pharaoh's portrait.

Product Specifics:

• Hand-blown Pyrex glass with luster paint and 24 kt gold accents
• Dimensions: 2.75" W × 2.5" H × 1" D (7 cm × 6.4 cm × 2.5 cm)
• Sapphire blue head and neck transitioning to glossy black body with white etched detail
• Asfour crystal eyes that sparkle brilliantly; includes twine loop for hanging
• Made in Egypt using traditional artisan techniques