MAKE A MEME View Large Image Egyptian - Thoth-Ibis - Walters 571979.jpg This tiny gold amulet in the shape of an Ibis holding a feather represents the god of wisdom Thoth The body was made of two pieces of sheet gold worked over a core Gold wire used for the neck was ...
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Keywords: Egyptian - Thoth-Ibis - Walters 571979.jpg This tiny gold amulet in the shape of an Ibis holding a feather represents the god of wisdom Thoth The body was made of two pieces of sheet gold worked over a core Gold wire used for the neck was flattened out to form the head The legs were made of gold wire the feathers and base of thin sheet gold A loop for suspension was attached behind the neck ca 1950 1800 BC Middle Kingdom gold H 9/16 x W 5/16 1 43 x 0 75 x 0 01 cm accession number 57 1979 21812 Collection of Suydam John E Kieffer Jr date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum 1966 by purchase Museum purchase 1966 Jewelry - Ancient to Modern The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1979-1980 place of origin Egypt Walters Art Museum license Thoth amulets Ancient Egyptian jewellery in the Walters Art Museum Ancient Egyptian amulets in the Walters Art Museum
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