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Mummified dog
Egyptian
Roman Imperial Period
30 B.C.–A.D. 364
Medium/Technique
Linen and organic remains
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.4929
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsOrganic remains
DescriptionElaborately patterned wrappings in beige and dark brown linen. Face painted black, with applique eyes and ears (part of the left ear missing); painted striped wig.
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)