<em>Figure of a Shrew Mouse from an Animal Coffin</em>, 664–332 B.C.E. Bronze, 1 5/8 × 3/4 × 2 7/8 in. (4.1 × 1.9 × 7.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.690E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.690E_threequarter_PS22.jpg)

Figure of a Shrew Mouse from an Animal Coffin

Medium: Bronze

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:664–332 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 1 5/8 × 3/4 × 2 7/8 in. (4.1 × 1.9 × 7.3 cm) mount (including block): 2 × 2 7/8 × 1 1/4 in. (5.1 × 7.3 × 3.2 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 37.690E

Image: 37.690E_threequarter_PS22.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
One solid cast bronze figure of a shrew, probably from a coffin. The tail was made separately and is now missing. Conditon: Green/Brown/Black patina. Tail separately cast. Rear leg broken off as are front legs. Slash on left flank (rear). Several small chips under chin missing. Otherwise in sound condition.

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