Loon
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Loon

TitleLoon
Date10th–16th century 10th century
MediumIvory (walrus)
ClassificationBone/Ivory-Sculpture
OriginInuit Inuit
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1969
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Ornithological plates

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