Giraffe Head
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Giraffe Head

TitleGiraffe Head
Datec. 1540–1296 BCE 15th century BCE
Mediumivory
ClassificationCosmetic Objects
OriginEgypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18 Egypt
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineGiraffe Head, c. 1540–1296 BCE. Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18. Ivory; overall: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Jerald S. Brodkey in memory of Marguerite Mallon, 1977.146
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Giraffe Head” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1540–1296 BCE. It is executed in ivory and classified as cosmetic objects. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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