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Mummified ram
Egyptian
Roman Imperial Period
30 B.C.–A.D. 200
Medium/Technique
Linen
Dimensions
Length: 28 cm (11 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.4906
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsOrganic remains
DescriptionMummy of a ram; the wrappings have a herringbone pattern of light and dark linen on the chest.
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)