Animal Coffin with Horus figurine

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In ancient Egypt, the practice of preserving animals through mummification reached a peak around 1000 B.C. Tourists visiting temples during this period could purchase bundles of animal mummies as offerings to their deities. Wealthy pilgrims took it to the next level by commissioning intricately crafted coffins shaped like fantastical creatures to encase these mummies, which Egyptians likely believed held the essence of their gods. Alongside the sale of these animal relics, the production of elaborate bronze and wooden caskets must have generated a substantial income for temples. This coffin was specifically dedicated to Horus, the majestic falcon god worshipped by ancient Egyptians.