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Mouse
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The Romans were the first people in antiquity to make large numbers of genre sculptures for no purpose other than household decoration. This mouse may have been just such a knick-knack or it may have ornamented a metal food container laying claim to its contents so that other mice would stay away.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Rome |
|---|---|
| Date | 1–200 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Rome |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 1.4 x 1.6 cm (9/16 x 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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