Accession No
TEMP.03884
Description
A small, rectangular copper alloy animal mummy coffin, still sealed. On the top is a moulded lizard or reptile. Two loops on opposite ends of the long sides are still intact.
Place
Africa; North Africa; Egypt
Period
?Late Period
Source
Whiteway Collection; Whiteway, Philip (Captain) [collector and bequeather]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.03884; MAA: 2006.539 [old idno]; 597 [Whiteway No.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
A typed and hand written label adhered to the object reads '597 COLL WHITEWAY EGYPTIAN Sebek'
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A small, rectangular copper alloy animal mummy coffin, still sealed. On the top is a moulded lizard or reptile. Two loops on opposite ends of the long sides are still intact.
Event Date 8/12/2025
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
FM:327738
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