About the Artwork
Carved Ostrich Egg
19th century
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Egyptian
Islamic
Ostrich egg, incised
Overall: 6 5/8 × 6 inches (16.8 × 15.2 cm)
Carving
Islamic Art
Gift of Frederick Stearns
99.5B218
This work is in the public domain.
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Provenance
Frederick Stearns [1831-1907]
1890-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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Islamic, Egyptian, Carved Ostrich Egg, 19th century, ostrich egg, incised. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Frederick Stearns, 99.5B218.
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