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Central strip of inscription from mummy

Egyptian

Medium/Technique Wood
Dimensions 31 cm length
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession NumberRES.72.183
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTomb equipmentMummy trappings

DescriptionFlat, light wood with gilding. Inscription incised. In two fitting parts.
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.