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FangWW-1850-338943
1850·Wood and copper·H.: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.)

Frederick W. Renshaw Acquisition Fund; Robert Allerton and Ada Turnbull Hertle endowments; Robert Allerton Income Fund; Gladys N. Anderson Endowment

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Year
1850
Dimensions
H.: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.)
Artist
Fang

Artist

Fang
Fang

A fang is a long, pointed tooth. In mammals, a fang is a modified maxillary tooth, used for biting and tearing flesh. In snakes, it is a specialized tooth that is associated with a venom gland. Spiders also have external fangs, which are part of the chelicerae.

Tung Cheng, China

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Artist
Fang
Year
1850
Dimensions
H.: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.)
Watts ID
WW-1850-338943

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Source
aic
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