AEABB54
Description
A complete mummy bundle in a flat, ovoid shape with a rhomboid, nested pattern on the exterior. What appears to be a modelled head (no facial features visible) is constructed with layered linen forming some type of collar.
Radiographs show MNI=>1. Incomplete and disarticulated avian skeleton consisting of a partial wing, partial leg and partial leg from a smaller bird. Several radiodense areas within the bundle, possibly representing resinous substances. The modelled head is formed completely of linen. CT shows the bundle is constructed primarily of linen, of which the wrappings are very thick in the anterior aspect. Linen rolls have been placed either side of central core/roll to provide support with looser wrappings around them. Layer of thick wrappings placed on top of looser material underneath. The core consists of skeletal material: the wing and leg are articulated and the feathers remain attached to the wing, suggesting mummification in toto. The bones belonging to the smaller bird appear to be a wing also. The visible package measures 25.2mm in coronal plane and 1.5 in sagittal. One dense anomaly (c1790HU) is similar to metal. Another registers 1246HU (1.4mm sag and 9.5mm cor). Many air voids in bundle.
Museum Acquisition Number: 4295
Radiographs show MNI=>1. Incomplete and disarticulated avian skeleton consisting of a partial wing, partial leg and partial leg from a smaller bird. Several radiodense areas within the bundle, possibly representing resinous substances. The modelled head is formed completely of linen. CT shows the bundle is constructed primarily of linen, of which the wrappings are very thick in the anterior aspect. Linen rolls have been placed either side of central core/roll to provide support with looser wrappings around them. Layer of thick wrappings placed on top of looser material underneath. The core consists of skeletal material: the wing and leg are articulated and the feathers remain attached to the wing, suggesting mummification in toto. The bones belonging to the smaller bird appear to be a wing also. The visible package measures 25.2mm in coronal plane and 1.5 in sagittal. One dense anomaly (c1790HU) is similar to metal. Another registers 1246HU (1.4mm sag and 9.5mm cor). Many air voids in bundle.
Museum Acquisition Number: 4295
Date
Unknown
Source
Unknown
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
In collection
Cite as
“AEABB54 ,” Ancient Egyptian Animal Bio Bank, accessed May 4, 2024, https://www.mummies.manchester.ac.uk/items/show/98.
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