Identity area
Reference code
TAA iii.53.1
Nadpis
Replica of puppy figurine
Date(s)
- c. 1978 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 figurine
Context area
Archival history
Formerly in the possession of Dr Christine Lilyquist, Curator Emerita, Egyptian Art and Wallace Egyptology, The Metropolitan Museum.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by Dr Christine Lilyquist in March 2024.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
- Replica of a puppy figurine.
- Gold.
- The original puppy figurine, made from black bronze and gold, comes from the tomb of Tutankhamun [Carter 620(51)]. It was formerly in Howard Carter's possession. Carter's niece, Phyllis Walker, presented it to the Metropolitan Museum in 1947 (no. 47.58.1). The Metropolitan Museum returned the figurine to Egypt in 2011. See https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/545993.
- A sample replica was considered for reproduction as merchandise as a bracelet charm for the 'Treasures of Tutankhamun' exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, from December 15, 1978, to April 15, 1979. However, it was not commissioned for commercial production.
- This gold replica was privately commissioned by Dr Lilyquist and created by Bruce Hoheb, MMA Reproductions Studio, c. 1978.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Property of the Griffith Institute. No restrictions.
Conditions governing reproduction
None.
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
- Scale: 1:1
- 1.6 x 1.3 x 0.8 cm (h x w x d)
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Publication note
- [Carter 620(51)], see http://www.griffith.ox.ac.uk/gri/carter/620(51).html