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Benu-bird

1000–500 BCE

Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22

Medium
honey-colored wax with dark amber varnish
Measurements
Overall: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.689
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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A translucent wax and varnish sculpture depicts a honey-colored bird resting on tucked legs. Its rounded body is mottled with a dark amber coating, giving the surface a textured, aged appearance. Facing right, the bird features a long, upturned beak and a single circular eye. Two thin strands extend from the back of its head to rest along its spine. Wings are sculpted close to its sides, emphasizing its compact, seated form.

Benu-bird

1000–500 BCE

Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22

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