Crocodile statue, Roman Period, Late 1st century B.C. – early 1st century A.D., From Egypt, Granite, h. 29 cm (11 7/16 in); l. 108 cm (42 1/2 in); w. 37.1 cm (14 5/8 in); weight 124.7 kg (275 lb), This sculpture is a fine interpretation of the crocodile's physical peculiarities. The horny back contrasts expressively with the fleshy folds around the neck and eyes. The tense posture of the plump legs suggests the weight of the beast
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Crocodile statue, Roman Period, Late 1st century B.C, early .D, Egypt, Granite, h, 29 cm, 11 7/16, l, 108, 42 1/2, w, 37.1, 14 5/8, weight 124.7 kg, 275 lb, sculpture, fine interpretation, crocodile, physical peculiarities, horny back, contrasts, expressively, fleshy folds, neck, eyes, tense posture, plump legs, weight, beast
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