The striding ibis is depicted with its head erect and a long, curved beak, while a braided necklace is shown in relief at the base of its slender neck. Detailed markings of the feet and tail feathers are finely engraved, and the eyes are inlaid with black.

Demonstrating their exceptional naturalistic skill, the Egyptians were able to capture in this bronze ibis the bird's long legs and graceful silhouette. Most effigies depict the left leg advanced, as if taking large, cautious steps along the marshy banks.

In Egyptian mythology, Thoth (Djehuty in ancient Egyptian) is the lunar god of Khemenu (Hermopolis Magna) in Middle Egypt. He embodies intelligence and speech, is the inventor of writing and language, and serves as the scribe of the gods, possessing unlimited knowledge.