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Figurine of a Fish-Tailed Mythical BeastRoman Period (30 BCE - 395 CE) or later

Not on view
Small ancient bronze object with Y-shaped form, rough olive-brown surface with turquoise-green corrosion patches, small animal head at one arm tip

Unknown, Figurine of a Fish-Tailed Mythical Beast, Roman Period (30 BCE - 395 CE) or later, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Carl W. Thomas, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Figurine of a Fish-Tailed Mythical Beast
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
Roman Period (30 BCE - 395 CE) or later
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Length: 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm); Width: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl W. Thomas
Accession Number
M.80.203.108
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art