A gilded wooden ibis head
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Antiques:
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Egyptian:
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Pre AD 1000 item# 643782 (stock# 1)
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Nomis Antiquities Inc,
Tel. 1-800-500-2238
SOLD 5/3/07
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Late Period, 664 – 30 BC. A gilded wooden ibis head. Long beaked with detailed facial features . Looped at the ends for attachment to an ibis mummy bundle. Nice gilding remaining . L: 10 "There were many shrines and sanctuaries dedicated to Thoth, who was worshiped in ibis-form. An ibis mummy was given as a votive offering by pilgrims who visited these places, hoping for some sort of bestowment of favor
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