Mummy of a crocodile, Egypt, 2000-1001 BCE

Made:
2000-1001 BCE in Egypt
Mummified crocodile, no provenance, Egyptian, 2000-1001BC

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Mummified crocodile, no provenance, Egyptian, 2000-1001BC
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Mummified crocodile, no provenance, Egyptian, 2000-1001 BCE.

Sobek was an ancient Egyptian crocodile and river god sometimes represented as a crocodile or as a crocodile-headed man. Crocodiles were mummified as gifts for Sobek and were also symbols of the Pharaohs. Sobek’s main shrine was at Lake Fayum, called Crocodilopolis by the Greeks. Some animals were considered by the ancient Egyptians to be sacred and were venerated as earthly representatives of certain gods.

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A634913
Materials:
complete, crocodile and wrapping, linen (textile), reed and animal remains
Measurements:
overall: 38 mm x 56 mm x 400 mm, 0.062 kg
As displayed: 40 mm x 400 mm x 65 mm,
type:
mummy
credit:
Bushe-Fox