Amber animal figure

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This small animal figure would fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. It’s smooth mirror like surface and deep red-gold color make it look like blood that has been turned to stone.

The creature is curled up in a yoga-like position. Holding its hind legs with its front paws, and its back feet around its neck forming a tight ring. The hole through the middle suggestive of a pendant or bead.

Broad ears, round head and small close-together eyes reminds some of a bear. For others the tail and snout is a dog. Perhaps it is neither, or maybe it is both.

Location: Øvre Haugsten. Råde, Østfold, Norway. This small animal was found a long time ago by private citizens and handed over to the museums so the exact find spot is unkown. Chronology: Probably Viking age Material: Amber (Fossil tree resin) Technology: Combined structured light scan and photogrammetry by Justin Kimball

Model uploaded as part of Heritage Accessible Project