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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
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)