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Late Period–Ptolemaic Period
This ibis has a fine head, and stands on an ancient wooden base also appears unusual. Two mortises on the underside indicate the base was reused anciently, probably from a striding god to judge from the placement of the mortises.
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Title: Ibis on a wooden base
Period: Late Period–Ptolemaic Period
Date: 664–30 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Cupreous metal, glass or stone inlay, wood
Dimensions:
H. 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.); W. 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); L. 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Darius Ogden Mills, 1904
Object Number: 04.2.462
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