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A gilded wooden ibis head browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Ancient World:Egyptian: Pre AD 1000: item # 643782 Please refer to our stock # 1 when inquiring.
Nomis Antiquities Inc, 7277 Hayvenhurst Ave Unit B-4 Van Nuys, Ca 91406 Tel. 1-800-500-2238 Guest Book 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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