Ancient Egyptian bird figurine from Naukratis dated 599 - 300 BC

Ancient Egyptian bird figurine from Naukratis dated 599 – 300 BC

Carved limestone figurine of a falcon or hawk on a flat base with head, wings, body and feet shown in a simple style without detailing. Cypriote influence. Apparently unpainted. Possibly a votive offering.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1966.114.A
Material: limestone
Culture: Dynasty 27 - Macedonian Dynasty
Period: Late Period - Ptolemaic Period
Dated: 599 - 300 BC
Object name: bird figurine
Dimensions: Length: 98mm , Width: 61mm , Depth: 39mm
Published references: Petrie Naukratis I see p 40 Gardner Naukratis II see pp 56 - 59
Site: Naukratis

Latitude: 30.901111
Longitude: 30.5925