AMICA ID:
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MMA_.1991.419.1
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AMICA Library Year:
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2000
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Object Type:
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Costume and Jewelry
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Creator Nationality:
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North American; Central American; Costa Rican
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Creator Name-CRT:
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Costa Rica, Puntarenas Province
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Title:
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Frog Pendant
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View:
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Full View
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Creation Date:
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11th-16th century
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Creation Start Date:
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1000
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Creation End Date:
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1599
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Materials and Techniques:
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Cast gold
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Classification Term:
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Metalwork, Ornament
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Dimensions:
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H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
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AMICA Contributor:
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Owner Location:
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New York, New York, USA
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ID Number:
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1991.419.1
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Credit Line:
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Jan Mitchell and Sons Collection, Gift of Jan Mitchell, 1991
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Rights:
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Context:
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Frogs are frequently depicted in the goldwork of Costa Rica and Panama. In this tropical region numerous species abound, from tiny terrestrial varieties to giant tree frogs, some with poisonous skins and some vibrantly colored. A tree frog may be depicted here, with its long thin legs projecting from its body. Bifurcated tongues, a pervasive serpent symbol, emerge from either side of the mouth and are stylized as split scrolls. Chiriquí-style objects come from both sides of the Costa Rica-Panama border. This example is said to have come from Puerto González Víquez, located in the far south of Costa Rica. |
Related Image Identifier Link:
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MMA_.ao1991.419.1.R.tif
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