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Figure of a Scorpion Man

Chimú

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Caption

Chimú. Figure of a Scorpion Man, 1100–1470. Bronze, 1 7/8 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (4.8 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 50.157. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Chimú

Title

Figure of a Scorpion Man

Date

1100–1470

Period

Pre-Spanish

Medium

Bronze

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

1 7/8 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (4.8 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin

Accession Number

50.157

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Artists and makers

Chimú

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