An appliqué depicting the Ba-bird shown full-face, with outstretched wings and spread legs each holding an ankh-sign of which only the loop remains (or was executed). It was probably used as an amulet to be inserted between the bandages of a mummy to protect the Ba of the deceased.
Present location |
MUSEO ARCHEOLOGICO NAZIONALE/MUSEO EGIZIO [05/027] FLORENCE |
Inventory number |
2775 |
Dating |
NEW KINGDOM |
Archaeological Site |
UNSPECIFIED |
Category |
MUMMY TRAPPINGS |
Material |
GOLD |
Technique |
HAMMERING |
Height |
2.2 cm |
Width |
3.6 cm |