Ancient Egyptian ibis mummy from Saqqara North Saqqara dated 664 – 332 BC

Elaborately wrapped mummy of an ibis with an applique decoration of the figure of the god Thoth on the exterior of the wrappings. From the south shaft of tomb 3508 and the ibis galleries.

Ancient Egyptian ibis mummy from Saqqara North Saqqara dated 664 – 332 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1969.53:A
  • Material: bone linen tissue
  • Culture: Dynasty 26 - 30
  • Period: Late Period
  • Dated: 664 - 332 BC
  • Object name: ibis mummy
  • Dimensions: Length: 500mm , Width: 150mm , Depth: 150mm , estimated
  • Published references: Martin The Sacred Animal Necropolis p 16 cat no 34
  • Site: Saqqara
  • Latitude: 29.871111
  • Longitude: 31.216389