Mummified Ibis

Mummified bird (? ibis) wrapped in linen bands. Needs radiographs to confirm contents. 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