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Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 25
760–660 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Length: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.4781
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Mummy trappings
DescriptionWood; figure of Duamutef (jackal-headed); incised details; strong traces of gilding; two holes; piece missing from top.
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.