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Mold of a heron or phoenix
Egyptain
Late Period, Dynasty 25–30
760–332 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Height x width: 4.5 x 3.5 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Samuel D. Warren
Accession Number94.281
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Molds
DescriptionThis mold is composed of unglazed pottery. The image represents a squatting heron, known by the Egyptians as a benu bird. The benu, associated with rebirth, was the origin of the mythical phoenix.
ProvenanceEgypt