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Hedgehog figurine
Egyptian
Second Intermediate Period
1700–1550 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Marl clay
Dimensions
Height x length: 9 x 7.2 cm (3 9/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift in honor of Cornelius and Emily Vermeule
Accession Number1996.98
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionHedgehog figurine of modeled marl clay; upper surface ridged and covered with punctate depressions, some of which still hold the remains of wooden sticks; transverse hole (one side of which is chipped away) possibly for an axle.
ProvenanceBy date unknown, with Ancient World Arts, Ltd.; March 1996, purchased by Peter Lacovara, Boston; May 1996, given to the MFA by Peter Lacovara.
(Accession Date: May 22, 1996)
(Accession Date: May 22, 1996)