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Photograph by Ed Pollard, Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II digital slr-2009.
Ibis Figurine
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II digital slr-2009.
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II digital slr-2009.

Ibis Figurine

Artist Unknown
CultureEgyptian
DateLate Period-Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.E.
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (5.4 x 3.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2217.14
Collections
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 109
Label TextIbis Statuette Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.E. Bronze Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.2217.14 An Egyptian wading bird noted for its long, curving bill, the ibis was holy to Thoth, the god of knowledge and the moon. Votive figurines like this one-or the mummified bird itself-were meant to call forth Thoth's blessing and were often placed in temples dedicated to the god or in an ibis necropolis (burial place). Thus, the Egyptian faithful could buy a figurine such as this one or a mummified bird as an offering to Thoth and as a receptacle for his power. Exhibition History"The Allure of Ancient Egypt," Selden Arcade, Norfolk, VA, June 18 - August 17, 2013.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
Thoth, God Of Wisdom, Learning & Scribes
Late Period, ca. 730-333 B.C.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
Falcon (Horus)
Late Period, Dynasty 26, 664-525 B.C.E.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Charles James
Ibis
1963
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2006.
Unknown
Faïence Amulet
ca. 736-333 B.C.
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II digital slr-2009.
Unknown
Wadjet-Bastet
Late Period, Dynasty 26, 656-525 B.C.E.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
Amulet
3rd Intermediate Period, Dynasty 23 (ca. 818-715 B.C.)
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II digital slr-2009.
Unknown
Funeral Box for an Ichneumon
Late Period - Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.E.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
Lioness Goddess
Dynasty 25, ca. 736-333 B.C.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
Necklace
No Date
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
Female figurine
No Date
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
Figurine of Horus as a Child
Ptolemaic Period, 332 - 30 B.C.E.
Photograph by Shannon Ruff, Canon EOS Mark II D digital slr-2006.
Unknown
Statuette of Amun
3rd Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21-22, 1069-715 B.C.E.
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