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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Chair Foot in Shape of Animal Paw
Date Made:1570 BCE-200 CE (New Kingdom to Roman Period)
Type:Furniture
Materials:Ivory or bone
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:2 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.; 6.6675 x 3.81 x 2.2225 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1910.17.1.A.M
Credit Line:Purchase with Acquisition Fund
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Animal foot with two central lobes (toes) and two smaller lobes at side; at topof front and back is a rectangular mortise opening; and running vertically through center is a hollowed-out oval channel to hold leg of chair or bed.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; furniture; animals

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