Coffin in the shape of a squatting baboon with its paws on its knees. Portions of linen and painted gesso remain. The head was painted blue, the face gilded and the fur was green with black details. A red and gold broad collar originally decorated the breast. A rectangular slot was carved...
Provenance
By 1905: Theodore M. Davis colllection; 1905: given to the MFA by Theodore M. Davis.
Credit Line
Gift of Theodore M. Davis
Egyptian, Late Period, 664–332 B.C.
Accession Number
05.96
Medium or Technique
Wood