animal remains

Foreign Archaeology, Egypt, cat mummy (image/jpeg)
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Summary

: Ha6358

: World Archaeology - Egyptology

: animal remains

: mummification bandage

: Mummified cat wrapped in wide linen bandages. The head has features modelled in linen including button-shaped eyes and pointed ears (it's left one is missing). The bandages are missing from it's base, showing part of its legs and tail. Fur remains on the legs and tail.

Mummified cat

Animal offerings

Mummified animals, birds and reptiles from ancient Egypt

Current Location

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: Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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