Frog Statuette
c. 2000 BCE
Description
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.
Dimensions
7 x 8 cm (2 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.)
Provenance
Mr. Peter Neuman. Originally a part of collection of Mrs. Elsa Schmid (mother of donor).
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