Mummy Tag of Plenis
Nubian; Greek; Egyptian
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Caption
Nubian; Greek; Egyptian. Mummy Tag of Plenis, ca. 200–300 C.E.. Wood, ink, 4 x 2 1/16 x 3/8 in. (10.2 x 5.3 x 0.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1393E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Title
Mummy Tag of Plenis
Date
ca. 200–300 C.E.
Period
Roman Period
Geography
Reportedly from: Dongola, Sudan (ancient Nubia)
Medium
Wood, ink
Classification
Dimensions
4 x 2 1/16 x 3/8 in. (10.2 x 5.3 x 0.9 cm)
Inscriptions
Plenis the younger son of Marinas. He lived 35 years.
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
37.1393E
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