An appliqué depicting the Ba-bird, shown full-face, with outstretched wings and legs in relief upon the belly. 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 |
2776 |
Dating |
NEW KINGDOM |
Archaeological Site |
UNSPECIFIED |
Category |
MUMMY TRAPPINGS |
Material |
GOLD |
Technique |
HAMMERING |
Height |
2.2 cm |
Width |
3.4 cm |