Egyptian Artca. 400 B.C.–100 A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Sacred animal mummy bundle containing shrews |
| Medium | Dyed linen, animal remains, mummification materials |
| Dimensions | L. 15.5 × W. 11.5 × H. 7 cm (6 1/8 × 4 1/2 × 2 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 400 B.C.–100 A.D. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1913 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Period–Roman Period |
| Date Range | 405 BC – 395 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 552099