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Figure of Imsety
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21–22
1075–712 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Wax
Dimensions
Height x width: 4.0 x 2.2 cm (1 9/16 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.4780
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Mummy trappings
DescriptionHuman head; rude modeling; raised details; lower part missing; piece chipped from top of head.
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.