Partially unwrapped mummified hand with ring

Unknown

ca. 1295–343 B.C. · Human remains, linen, faience · Egyptian Art

This mummified human hand is partially unwrapped. Part of a faience ring is preserved on the middle finger. The hand was given as a gift to the Museum in 1906 with no additional information. It is not known to whom the hand belongs or when it was separated from the body.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1295–343 B.C.

Medium

Human remains, linen, faience

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs.M. J. Moffait, 1906