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mummy of a kitten
Egyptian
Hellenistic Period (Ptolemaic Dynasty)
305–30 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Linen, faunal remains
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.4914
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsOrganic remains
DescriptionThis mummified kitten is wrapped in linen bandages arranged in a geometrical pattern front side consisting rectangular panes. Remains of one applied linen eye are evident, while linen drawn up at top represents ears. A stitch has been added to represent a mouth. The ears and chin are badly tattered. Otherwise the mummy is in stable, intact 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)
(Accession date: December 16, 1992)