Sacred animal mummy of an ibis inside a jar
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 400 B.C.–100 A.D.

Sacred animal mummy of an ibis inside a jar is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 400 B.C.–100 A.D. using pottery, linen, animal remains, mummification materials measuring (a-b jar, mummy) H. 43 cm (16 15/16 in.); Diam. 19.5 cm (7… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, linen, animal remains, mummification materials
Dimensions(a-b jar, mummy) H. 43 cm (16 15/16 in.); Diam. 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.); (c-lid) H. 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.); W. 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.); D. 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1913
Dateca. 400 B.C.–100 A.D.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Period–Roman Period period. The estimated date range is 400 BC – 100.

Geography

Origin: Northern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sacred animal mummy of an ibis inside a jar?

Sacred animal mummy of an ibis inside a jar is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sacred animal mummy of an ibis inside a jar created?

Sacred animal mummy of an ibis inside a jar dates to ca. 400 B.C.–100 A.D..

What material is Sacred animal mummy of an ibis inside a jar made from?

Sacred animal mummy of an ibis inside a jar is crafted from pottery, linen, animal remains, mummification materials.

Where does Sacred animal mummy of an ibis inside a jar originate?

Sacred animal mummy of an ibis inside a jar originates from Egypt.

Is Sacred animal mummy of an ibis inside a jar in the public domain?

Sacred animal mummy of an ibis inside a jar is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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