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Figure of Thoth, Late Period
Geographical origin unknown
Bronze

Donated by Sir James Key Caird, 1913
Museum number 1914-204-10

The moon god Thoth was the keeper and recorder of all knowledge and was believed to have written the Book of the Dead. He played an important role in the Osiris myth in judging the dead.

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