Sacred animal mummy in the form of an ibis decorated with appliqué of Ibis-headed god

Medium

Dyed and undyed linen, animal remains, mummification materials

Dimensions

H. 37.6 cm (14 13/16 in.); W. 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.); D. 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.)

Classification

Mummy, animal, ibis-headed god appliqué

Period

Late Period–Roman Period

Department

Egyptian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of James Douglas, 1890

Accession Number

90.6.104

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