Mummy Tag with Greek Inscription
Nubian; Greek; Egyptian
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Caption
Nubian; Greek; Egyptian. Mummy Tag with Greek Inscription, 150–300 C.E.. Wood, ink, 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)
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Title
Mummy Tag with Greek Inscription
Date
150–300 C.E.
Period
Roman Period (probably)
Geography
Reportedly from: Egypt, Possible place made: Dongola, Sudan (ancient Nubia)
Medium
Wood, ink
Classification
Dimensions
4 1/2 x 2 5/16 x 3/8 in. (11.4 x 5.8 x 1 cm)
Inscriptions
Peleis, son of Apollonios. He lived fifty-eight years.
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
37.1396E
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