Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · other

Falcon Mummy

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Description

Caption: Falcon Mummy, 664 B.C.E.–30 C.E.. Animal remains, linen, 2 9/16 x 3 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (6.5 x 9.5 x 23.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1183.3. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

A small, mummified animal covered in linen wrappings.

The image depicts a small mummified animal, likely a bird or small mammal, intricately wrapped in linen bandages. The wrapping style is typical of ancient Egyptian mummification techniques, showcasing the care taken in preserving the animal, possibly for religious or ritual purposes. The linen appears aged, with signs of disintegration, but overall maintains structural integrity.

funerary unknown good
Materials linen

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Linen

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession X1183.3 tier-2
  • BKM-Object 186389 tier-2
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