Ibis-Form Snake Mummies
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Object Label
These four animal mummies are in ibis-related shapes but different wrapping styles. The CT scans and X-rays shown here reveal that two of these mummies are indeed ibises, as expected, but that of the two others, one contains snakes and the other contains shrews.
Scientific examination has revolutionized scholars’ understanding of the most basic data available in analyzing animal mummies.
Caption
Egyptian. Ibis-Form Snake Mummies, 380–160 B.C.E.. Animal remains (Egyptian house snake, Psammophis sp.), linen, 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 12 5/8 in. (11.4 x 6.4 x 32.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1183.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Gallery
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Culture
Title
Ibis-Form Snake Mummies
Date
380–160 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 27, or later
Period
Late Period to Ptolemaic Period
Geography
Place made: Egypt
Medium
Animal remains (Egyptian house snake, Psammophis sp.), linen
Classification
Dimensions
4 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 12 5/8 in. (11.4 x 6.4 x 32.1 cm)
Credit Line
Brooklyn Museum Collection
Accession Number
X1183.2
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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