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Figure of a Four-Legged Animal with Long Ears

Maker Unknown, Pre-Columbian

MediumClay

Dimensions3 3/4” L x 1 1/4” W x 1 5/8” H

Credit LineThis piece is a part of the Mexican Ambassador Collection, approved by the Mexican government for teaching use at Colgate University as part of a 2023 agreement. Gift of David R. and Barbara Hunter

Object numberPC1993.0897.HUN

DescriptionFigure of a four legged animal with long ears. Most of the legs have broken off, and the tail. Animal has a wide snout with an open mouth and large ears, one of which has completely broken off.

ClassificationsCeramics

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