Ba Bird

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Holding institution:
The Walters Art Museum
Data provider:
The Walters Art Museum
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Title:
Ba Bird
Description:
This statuette represents a "ba" spirit wearing a sun disc. The "ba," depicted as a human-headed bird, was a spiritual aspect of one's personality.For the latest information about this object, statuettes (statues), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
Type:
statuettes (statues)
Type (Narrower):
Sculptures
Type (Broader):
Object
Subject:
Culture: Egyptian
Provenance:
"Sheik of the Pyramids" [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Medium:
bronze
Extent:
Dimensions: Overall: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Rights:
Public Domain
Identifier:
54.2170
Is part of:
Ancient Art
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