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Hagfish

Eptatretus cirrhatus

Collected 1889

VT2432

Stuffed skin of a hagfish, mounted to an exhibition base in a swimming position with a natural wave to the body.

Figure, Animal, Plaque, Religious

Antiquities

E46.34

The goddess Hathor, in the form of a cow, was worshipped as the nurse to the kings of Egypt. In the form of a joyous and smiling young woman she was revered as the goddess of happiness, dancing and music. She also had an important role in funerary texts, providing spiritual nourishment for the soul of the dead.

Figure, Animal, Cow

Antiquities

E46.36

Vase

Antiquities

E46.43

Semaineh is a site between Abydos and Thebes. Although over 480 miles south of Gerzah, its products might be taken as a later phase of Gerzean culture. The wavy-handled jars come in a great variety of forms. Varieties of decoration include depictions of birds and beasts, geometric designs and obscure comma-like designs.

Spear Head

Antiquities

E46.51

Mould

Antiquities

E46.69

Pot

Antiquities

E46.88

Semaineh is a site between Abydos and Thebes. Although over 480 miles south of Gerzah, its products might be taken as a later phase of Gerzean culture. The wavy-handled jars come in a great variety of forms. Varieties of decoration include depictions of birds and beasts, geometric designs and obscure comma-like designs.