Falcon statue serving as a sarcophagus for a sacred animal, 664–30

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Falcon statue serving as a sarcophagus for a sacred animal, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, animal remains, L. cm (9 1/8 in.); W. cm (1 5/16 in.); H. cm (7 1/8 in.), This bronze falcon is hollow. X-rays have revealed animal bones on the interior, presumably those of a falcon, and an opening beneath the tail through which the animal body had been inserted. The opening is closed with a close-fitting bronze plate

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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