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Animal figure, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
Animal figure, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
Unidentified man - aa5d54a8dbd2d47da10762e2dda991f1
Figure of an animal, bronze - Public domain museum image. A metal object with a horse on it's back
Animal figure, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
Figure of an animal, bronze - Public domain museum image. A small statue of a goat on a white surface
Animal figure, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
Animal figure, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
A close up of a crab on a yellow surface. Insect unknown insect close, animals.
Figurine, unidentified animal 0183 - ed3f41d55bb1f350f832be34eeb98d41
Summary
Unidentified animal figurine depicts an animal with a head covering, large genitalia(?), tail and black painted detailing. The figure reclines on its back with its front legs in the air. Researchers' notes suggest it could be the Japanese shigaraki or mischievous badger. The material is unknown. There are no condition problems.
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asian art
media contributed by ohio university libraries
netsuke
nyctereutes procyonoides in art
tanuki
3d object
museum objects
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Ohio University Libraries
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Public Domain