Statue

84-21-13A

From: Asia (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 84-21-13A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Asia (uncertain)
Section Asian
Materials Marble (Stone)
Technique Carved
Iconography Frog
Description

A carved white marble statue of a frog. It has the features of a frog which are carved in low relief to blend with the overall shape of the curved stone in a stylized, geometric manner. It has large back legs and indented holes for eyes. The front and bottom are flat and smooth. Two other known examples of frogs in this style were published as dating to before the Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BCE).

Height 14.6 cm
Length 22.8 cm
Width 16 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bull, 1984

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