Mummified Crocodile Hatchling

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Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Mummified Crocodile Hatchling
Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Datedate unknown
MediumAnimal remains wrapped with linen and mummification material
DimensionsOverall: 22.9 cm (9 in.)
Credit LineHamilton College Collection
Object numberINV.625
On view
DescriptionMummified crocodile hatchling. Linen wrapping has detached, revealing back legs.
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Alternate Titles Crocodile Mummy
Exhibition History 2011
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Learning to Look: Hamilton's Cabinets, Galleries and Museums Past, Present and Future," September 15 - December 16, 2011 (no cat.).
Photograph by John Bentham.
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Mask
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Mask
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