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Description: | This earthenware mythical beast' is highly carved. It is depicted resting forwards on its front legs, the back and rear legs are slightly raised. On the back of the neck is square opening, which on this piece is damaged, but which may have housed an attachment. White pigment remains covering much of the body of the figure. Faint traces of red pigment can be seen in the nostrils and mouth. There are signs of corrosion in places, particularly around the eyes, ears and on the back. Although displayed as a pair with UEA 1149, the two differ slightly in appearance; particularly visible on the shape of the nose. The nose of this figure is curved rather than straight at the front. The lips on the mouth are curled up, it has heavy eyebrows and large eyes. The ears are pointed and stick upwards from the head. The ears are longer on this figure than on UEA 1149. Description Source: Helen Coleman | Subjects: | sculpture in the round animal figure animal figurine figurine | Source: | Vads | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=774... | Go to resource |
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