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Mummified snakes

Egyptian
Hellenistic Period (Ptolemaic Dynasty)
305–30 B.C.

Medium/Technique Linen, faunal remains
Dimensions Height x width: 23.5 x 11 cm (9 1/4 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.4917
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsOrganic remains

DescriptionThis rounded rectangular linen bundle contains the remains of several snakes. Some ares of the wrappings are tattered and loose, particularly on the bottom. Otherwise the object is in intact, stable condition.
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: December 16, 1992)