Figure Item Number: M3.136 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure depicting Thoth in human form with the head of an ibis. The figure is depicted standing on a rectangular base with its left foot in front of its right. The figure is wearing a kilt and there is an upright support at the back of the figure that is pierced from side to side with a hole near the top. Glazed in greenish-blue.
Cultural Context
Probably amulet.
Item History
- Made in Thebes, Egypt
- Collected during 1890
- Owned by Harry W. Walker
- Owned by Mrs. H. C. Ketchison and Mrs. Godwin before May 1959
- Received from Mrs. Godwin (Donor) and Mrs. H. C. Ketchison (Donor) during May 1959
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- M3.136
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- faience
- Manufacturing Technique
- faience work
- Overall
- height 4.8 cm, width 1.2 cm, depth 1.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Egyptian
- Previous Owner
- Harry W. Walker, Mrs. H. C. Ketchison and Mrs. Godwin
- Received from
- Mrs. Godwin (Donor) and Mrs. H. C. Ketchison (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thebes, Egypt
When
- Collection Date
- during 1890
- Ownership Date
- before May 1959
- Acquisition Date
- during May 1959
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 101
- Accession Number
- 1810/0006