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Attachment: Animal (Dog?)

Attachment: Animal (Dog?)

PlaquesChinese?

Attachment: Animal (Dog?)

Description

Attachment in the shape of a recumbant animal, likely a dog, with clearly rendered ribcage. The concave back has three prongs, probably the remains of loops, hooks, and/or a pin that served to attach the ornament to a surface, such as a belt, and were filed down in modern times. The thin, blackish patina is worn off on the prominent areas of the animal's head.

Classification

Plaques

Technique

Cast

Medium

leaded bronze

Culture

Chinese?

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

3 x 5.3 cm (1 3/16 x 2 1/16 in.)

Provenance

William D. Vogel (H’30), Milwaukee, WI (by 1930-1980), inherited; by Virginia Booth Vogel, Milwaukee, WI (1980-1998), by descent; to Frederick Vogel III, Milwaukee, WI (1998-2016), gift; to The Harvard Art Museums.

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