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Frog

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Clay
  • Possible Place Collected: Abydos, Egypt
    • DATES ca. 3100-2800 B.C.E.
    DYNASTY Dynasty 1
    PERIOD Early Dynastic Period
    DIMENSIONS 2 3/16 × 4 1/16 in. (5.5 × 10.3 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 58.32.3
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Frog in terracotta. Legs in high relief. Little modelling on body. Surface was polished but is now rough. Rather coarse work. Condition: Right front leg chipped. Surface worn.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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