Ifergan Gallery

Ifergan Collection es una galería de arqueología en cuyo interior se encuentra la Sala Malaka, la colección más importante de terracotas exvotas fenicias

14/04/2026

Apulian red-figure pelike depicting Eros Thanatos, Magna Graecia, circa 4th century BC.

This vessel exemplifies the refined production of South Italian workshops, combining technical precision with complex iconography. The obverse depicts a winged Eros seated on a rocky outcrop, holding an open casket, accompanied by a tympanum, an attribute linked to Dionysian ritual practices. The treatment of anatomy and the detailed rendering of the wings highlight the quality of the painter’s hand.

The reverse presents a female head in profile, adorned with a sakkos decorated with wave patterns and added white pigment, reflecting the ornamental richness characteristic of Apulian ceramics.

The composition is framed by traditional decorative elements, including palmettes beneath the handles, a band of ovals at the neck, and a continuous meander at the base, reinforcing the visual balance of the piece.

The theme of Eros Thanatos—combining love and death—appears frequently in funerary contexts in Magna Graecia, symbolising the continuity beyond mortal existence and the connection between Dionysian beliefs and the afterlife.

Height: 31.8 cm
Condition: Good overall condition; minor dents and wear, restoration to the lip
Provenance: Former private Belgian collection (1980s); acquired at auction, France, 2026

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15/03/2026

Sacred ibis of the god Thoth – Egypt, Late Period (664–332 BC)

In Ancient Egypt, the ibis was a sacred bird associated with the god Thoth (Djehuty), a deity linked to wisdom, writing, knowledge, mathematics, the measurement of time, the moon, and magic. He was also considered a mediator between Horus and Seth, and the scribe who recorded the outcome of the judgment of souls in the court of Osiris, alongside Anubis.

His cult was extraordinarily long-lasting: Thoth was one of the three most important deities in the Egyptian pantheon, venerated from the Predynastic Period to the Ptolemaic Period. The ibis, as his sacred animal, became one of his most characteristic representations.

This small bronze sculpture, dated to the Late Period of Egypt (664–332 BC), shows the bird with its characteristic curved beak and relaxed posture. It retains a green-brown patina and has undergone minor restoration, in addition to the loss of its tail.

📏 Dimensions: 6.5 × 10 cm
🪶 Material: Bronze
📜 Provenance: Former collection of Dr. Hans Halter (Switzerland), before 1966; acquired at a German auction house, 2025.

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06/03/2026

At the end of the 19th century, archaeological excavations in Egypt began to transform our understanding of the Pharaonic world. Key figures such as the French Egyptologist Gaston Maspero and the Italian archaeologist Alessandro Barsanti worked in the Saqqara necropolis, where they documented numerous finds from funerary contexts.

Among these objects, ushabtis stand out—small figurines placed in tombs to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. According to ancient Egyptian beliefs, these figures magically acted in place of the deceased when they were required to work in the fields of Osiris.

One such example is the ushabti of General Padj-Horem-Hab, a blue faience figurine from the Late Period discovered near the pyramid of Unas. The hieroglyphic inscription identifies the individual and connects us directly to the personal history of the man buried more than 2,500 years ago.

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01/03/2026

New additions to the Ifergan Gallery

The gallery is expanding its collection with a selection of pieces chosen according to rigorous criteria of quality and historical interest. Recent additions include:

• Egyptian limestone relief of the mummiform god Ptah with a ouas scepter (Late Period, c. 664–332 BC).
• Terracotta Tanagra statuette of a young woman wrapped in a himation (Hellenistic art, 3rd century BC).
• Apulian red-figure pelike with profiles of maenads (4th century BC).

Due to their balance between quality, historical relevance, and price, these works are particularly suitable for young collectors who wish to start or consolidate their collection.

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17/02/2026

✨Unpublished pieces at Ifergan Gallery ✨

We present a careful selection of works from the personal collection of Vicente Jiménez Ifergan, which have not been shown publicly until now. These pieces have been gathered over decades based on criteria of historical rigor, quality, and consistency.

Three works of particular relevance stand out: a Greek female figure in the Tanagra style (4th century BC), of remarkable formal delicacy; a Roman marble sculpture of Medusa's head (1st–2nd century AD), which stands out for its masterful expressive power; and an Egyptian bronze figure of the goddess Neith (Late Period, 26th–30th dynasties), testimony to the technical sophistication of the Saite period.

All of them stand out for their excellent state of preservation and their relevance within their respective historical contexts.

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We remain at your disposal to provide additional information, images, or answer any questions related to these works.

10/02/2026

✨ A new chapter for Ifergan Gallery! ✨

Our gallery is evolving: Vicente Jiménez Ifergan is passing the baton to his son Adrián J. Millet, who is taking over the reins to continue the legacy of rigor and passion for archaeology that defines us. 🤝🏛️

What's changing? Everything and nothing. We are maintaining our essence, but with more direct and constant communication with you.

🔹 Same rigor in the selection of unique pieces.
🔹 Same quality and personalized advice.
🔹 New stories that we are eager to share.

We want you to continue to be part of this journey. Are you looking for a special piece or would you like to discuss your collection?

📩 Write to us privately! We are delighted to welcome you back.

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