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Figure of Duamutef
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21 or 22
1070–712 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Wax
Dimensions
Height x width: 9 x 3.1 cm (3 9/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.4788
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Mummy trappings
DescriptionWax figurine of the jackal-headed god Duamutef, one of the Four Sons of Horus. The figure, molded over a mud core, is mummiform and wears a long wig. Traces of white priming are visible.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way
(Accession Date: June 28, 1872)
(Accession Date: June 28, 1872)