Mummy

Date2000-50 BC

Where foundThebes, Egypt

MediumLinen, organic, glass, cork

DimensionsObject/Work: 60 x 26 x 26 mm

ClassificationsNatural sciences/Animal/Plant

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Object numberC07374

DescriptionGlass bottle containing Bitumen from a mummified crocodile. Bitumen was a substance used in the embalming process. The crocodile was sacred to Sobek, god of violent powers. The Ancient Egyptians often mummified the sacred animal of a particular god and left it in their temple in order to act as gifts or messengers to the god in question. In this case it would have been for Sobek.

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