Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · figurine
Standing Ibis Headed God
Description
<p>Thoth, the god of wisdom and patron deity of scribes, was often shown with a human body and an ibis head. Here he wears a shendit-kilt, a long wig, and the moon-disk and crescent as a crown on his head. His left foot is missing. Silver figures such as this were precious and used by the elite.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/57.1423' rel='external'>Standing Ibis Headed God</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Connections
Deities
Thoth
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 57.1423 tier-2
- Walters-id 33154 tier-2
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