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Rare tomb from Egypt's Middle Kingdom holds a wealth of jewelry and several generations of the same family
In ancient Egypt, the Ba was considered part of a person's soul and was often represented in bird form. "Another important find is a green-blue glazed faience [ceramic] fertility figurine with ...
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Look Inside an Ancient Egyptian Bird Mummy
Image (from CT scan) by Salima Ikram and others, South African Mummy Project Team Peering inside the linen wrappings of an ancient Egyptian bird mummy, a CT scan has revealed a true rara avis—a ...
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From Empires To Collectors: Apollo Art Auctions Presents Ancient Art & Antiquities February E-Sale
Some highlights include: Egyptian Wooden Ba Bird Statuette (Lot 29) A wooden depiction of the Ba bird, symbolizing the soul in ancient Egyptian beliefs, dating to the Late Period. Estimate ...