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Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art: Mummy Tag with Greek Inscription

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Mummy Tag with Greek Inscription

• Medium: Wood
• Possible Place Collected: Dongola, Sudan
• Dates: 150-300 C.E.
• Period: Roman Period (probably)
• Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 2 5/16 x 3/8 in. (11.4 x 5.8 x 1 cm)
• Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art
• Museum Location: This item is not on view
• Accession Number: 37.1396E
• Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
• Image: Front, 37.1396E_front_PS1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2007
Mummy Tag with Greek Inscription, 150-300 C.E. Wood, 4 1/2 x 2 5/16 x 3/8 in. (11.4 x 5.8 x 1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1396E (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.1396E_front_PS1.jpg)

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