Ancient Egyptian mummified hawk dated 664 – 332 BC

mummified hawk, unwrapped,
tentatively identified as a Kestrel

Ancient Egyptian mummified hawk dated 664 – 332 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1983.1.159
  • Material: animal tissue
  • Culture: Dynasty 26 - 30
  • Period: Late Period
  • Dated: 664 - 332 BC
  • Object name: mummified hawk
  • Dimensions: Length: 270mm , Width: 70mm , Depth: 45mm
  • Published references: McKnight MA1 27