AN UNUSUAL MUMMIFIED DOG, DISPLAYED IN METAL ‘COFFIN’

with glazed front,

the case 79cm x 43.5cm x 13cm

These naturally mummified specimens can date back to the 16th century, where the animal would have been incorporated in the foundations of a building to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck to the inhabitants. Cats are more commonly found, making this a particularly rare and unusual specimen.