Shell; white; discolored in spots with brown; convolutions show on interior; single cut; good condition.
Provenance
By 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Egyptian,
Accession Number
72.4705
Medium or Technique
Shell