Mummy bundle containing the incomplete remains of an ibis   Arranged as a conical bundle and seemingly missing outer linen bands. Ibises were sacred birds of Thoth the god of scribes and writing. The long beak of the ibis reminded the Egyptians of a scribe’s pen dipped in ink. Worshippers donated bronze and faience figures or the mummified remains of an ibis as gifts to Thoth.

X-rayed at National Museums Liverpool (Collections Care dept) 28 August 2024.

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Mummy bundle containing the incomplete remains of an ibis Arranged as a conical bundle and seemingly missing outer linen bands. Ibises were sacred birds of Thoth the god of scribes and writing. The long beak of the ibis reminded the Egyptians of a scribe’s pen dipped in ink. Worshippers donated bronze and faience figures or the mummified remains of an ibis as gifts to Thoth. X-rayed at National Museums Liverpool (Collections Care dept) 28 August 2024.

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