Mechanical Dog ca. 1390–1353 New Kingdom This leaping hunting dog can be made to open and close its mouth using the lever beneath the chest. Originally secured by means of a thong tied through the hole in the back of its neck and two in the throat, the lever was later attached with a metal dowel in the right shoulder. When the mouth is opened, two teeth and a red tongue are visible. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #3420. Dog and Gazelle Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this tim
Mechanical Dog ca. 1390–1353 New Kingdom This leaping hunting dog can be made to open and close its mouth using the lever beneath the chest. Originally secured by means of a thong tied through the hole in the back of its neck and two in the throat, the lever was later attached with a metal dowel in the right shoulder. When the mouth is opened, two teeth and a red tongue are visible. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #3420. Dog and Gazelle Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Mechanical Dog. ca. 1390–1353 Ivory (elephant). New Kingdom. From Egypt. Dynasty 18
Size: 2349px × 1857px
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