Mummified cat: E.132.1891

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Current Location: Gallery 19

Titles

Mummified cat

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Animal mummy

Description

Cat mummy. A CT Scan of this mummy reveals a kitten that was only a few days old when it died. Unlike many examples, there is no indication as to how it died. Many had their necks broken.

Measurements and weight

Height: 24 cm

Find spot

Beni Hasan

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1891) by Chester, Greville John, Revd

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.132.1891
Primary reference Number: 49344
Oldadmincategory: Misc
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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