Mummy of a Dog

Medium: Animal remains, linen, pigment

Geograhical Locations:

• Egypt

Dates:305 B.C.E.–395 C.E.

Dimensions: 3 1/4 x 18 x 7 in. (8.3 x 45.7 x 17.8 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Museum Location: Funerary Gallery 2, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

• To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
• Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt

Accession Number: 05.308

Image: 05.308_left_PS1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Mummy of dog wrapped in linen with elaborate head molded in shape of dog head with painted details. Ears erect. Condition: good, linen around face somewhat worn and stained. Ears in a fragile condition.

Brooklyn Museum