Ibis
- Exhibition information
- There are currently no plans to exhibit this artwork at the TNM Collection Exhibitions.
The ibis is one of the animals that represents Thoth, an ancient Egyptian god who served as the scribe for all the Egyptian gods. Many ibis-shaped sculptures and mummies used to be offered at sacred sites.
- Cultural property designation
- Quantity
- Artist
- Period/Century
- Ptolemaic period, ca. 323–30 BC
- Country/Origin
- Excavation site
- Excavated at Tuna el-Gebel, Egypt
- Material
- Wood and bronze
- Size
- Inscriptions
- Donor
- Gift of the Egyptian government
- Collection reference no.
- TJ-4832
- Genre
- Asian Archaeology
- Category
- Archaeology > Media > Metal
On display: Asian Archaeology
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On displayLong-Necked Jar
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
January 1, 2026 (Thu)–
June 28, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayHorse-Shaped Container
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
January 1, 2026 (Thu)–
June 28, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayDouble-Mouthed Container with Wheels
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
January 1, 2026 (Thu)–
June 28, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayFoundation Peg with a God Figure
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
January 1, 2026 (Thu)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayTiles with Multicolor Glazes
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
January 1, 2026 (Thu)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayMummy of Pasherienptah
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
January 1, 2026 (Thu)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayPlaque with Animals
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
January 1, 2026 (Thu)–
July 5, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayWine Vessel ("Bu") with Animal Masks ("Taotie")
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
October 21, 2025 (Tue)–
March 8, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayCooking Vessel ("Ding") with Dragons ("Panchi")
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
October 21, 2025 (Tue)–
March 8, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayHuman-shaped Object
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 12
May 27, 2025 (Tue)–
May 31, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayStone Bas-relief, Queen Mother of the West / Chariot / Hunting
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 7
April 22, 2025 (Tue)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun)
