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Falcon
Egyptian
Late Period
760–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
20.3 x 6.4 cm (8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.4955
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment
DescriptionPainted, color much worn off. Half of back dull green. Remnants of white on breast. Dull green linings for feathers. End sof wing feathers cross at tail, carved. Formerly had projection under for support. One entirely gone leaving socket; the other broken.
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.