AEABB57
Description
A stylised bundle with a stylised head. False linen ears and painted facial features in black and red are evident, although there is some damage to the face. The body of the bundle is wrapped in linen strips bound adjacent to one another.
Radiographs show a complete and articulated skeleton of Felis silvestris libyca (wildcat), which has become compressed due to tight bandaging. CT indicates a mature individual based on the lack of growth plates and small dimensions of the bundle. It is possible that the growth plates may have become detached (may be present, but not in correct anatomical position), due to the level of compression applied to the animal remains by the linen. The individual appears articulated and complete, although there may be some damage to the skull.
Museum Acquisition Number: 6842
Radiographs show a complete and articulated skeleton of Felis silvestris libyca (wildcat), which has become compressed due to tight bandaging. CT indicates a mature individual based on the lack of growth plates and small dimensions of the bundle. It is possible that the growth plates may have become detached (may be present, but not in correct anatomical position), due to the level of compression applied to the animal remains by the linen. The individual appears articulated and complete, although there may be some damage to the skull.
Museum Acquisition Number: 6842
Date
Unknown
Source
Donated by Mrs Robinow, August 1922
Rights
Manchester Museum
Central Manchester University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Central Manchester University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Format
JPG
Language
English
Original Format
JPG
Tags
In collection
Cite as
“AEABB57 ,” Ancient Egyptian Animal Bio Bank, accessed April 27, 2025, https://www.mummies.manchester.ac.uk/items/show/104.
Item Relations
| Item: Max Emil Robinow (1845-1900) | relatedTo | This Item |