The sculpture depicts a fantastical creature resembling a fish with anthropomorphic features. It has a large, open mouth with a flared upper lip and a face with a prominent nose. Its body is covered with scales and its limbs are paddle-like. The sculpture is made of metal, likely bronze, and has a dark, aged patina that gives it a brownish-black color. The creature is positioned on a flat surface, with its tail curled and its flipper-like appendages spread out.
Artwork Details
- Date
- second quarter 16th century
- Medium
- bronze//Medium brown bronze
- Dimensions
- 7875 × 5625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original