c. 2000 BCE
This stone form represents a frog with its legs out to each side. Two large eyes protrude and there is a triangualr snout. A curved mouth is indicated underneath the snout. From Egypt or Anatolia.
7 x 8 cm (2 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.)
Mr. Peter Neuman. Originally a part of collection of Mrs. Elsa Schmid (mother of donor).
Stone
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7th centuryChineseBronze
20th centuryAmericanBronze, with black over brown patina
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9th centuryJapaneseOrange clay
1st century CERomanLead
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21st centuryPortuguese