Bronze crab, Hellenistic, 3rd–1st century , Greek, Bronze, Overall: 2 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2in. ( x x 14cm), Bronzes


Bronze crab, Hellenistic, 3rd–1st century , Greek, Bronze, Overall: 2 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2in. ( x x 14cm), Bronzes, The hole at the top of the carapace indicates that the crab served as a furniture attachment or as a base, possibly for a lamp. The naturalistic articulation presupposes firsthand observation of a live specimen


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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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