<em>Shrew Mummy</em>, 30 B.C.E. – 50 C.E. Animal remains (Crocidura flavescens, C. nana, C. olivieri, or C. religiosa), linen, 1 1/4 × 8 9/16 × 1 3/8 in. (3.2 × 21.7 × 3.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 14.653. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 14.653_PS2.jpg)

Shrew Mummy

Medium: Animal remains (Crocidura flavescens, C. nana, C. olivieri, or C. religiosa), linen

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:30 B.C.E. – 50 C.E.

Dimensions: 1 1/4 × 8 9/16 × 1 3/8 in. (3.2 × 21.7 × 3.5 cm)

Collections:

Exhibitions:

Accession Number: 14.653

Image: 14.653_PS2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Small mummified shrew wrapped spirally in brown and natural color linen. Eyes in relief. Condition: General condition excellent, linen somewhat dirty.

Brooklyn Museum