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In general, frogs and toads symbolize life-giving water and the green growth it promotes. More surprising is their mythical role as keepers or donors of fire, an association perhaps enhanced by the bright colors that many frogs "flash" when startled, a form of protection. Brightly colored frogs, including those with golden tones, also produce very poisonous toxins, which in part led to a final connection with the underworld and death.
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Document identity
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138879
label
Frog Pendant
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obj
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object
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1
Source metadata
id
138879
contentType
object
title
Frog Pendant
description
In general, frogs and toads symbolize life-giving water and the green growth it promotes. More surprising is their mythical role as keepers or donors of fire, an association perhaps enhanced by the bright colors that many frogs "flash" when startled, a form of protection. Brightly colored frogs, including those with golden tones, also produce very poisonous toxins, which in part led to a final connection with the underworld and death.
date
c. 1000–1550
rights
CC0
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q60742988
genreSpecific
Metalwork
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 2 x 6.8 x 0.7 cm (13/16 x 2 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
cul
Panama, Veraguas-Chiriquí style, 11th-16th century
accession
1963.25
Source extras
tec
cast gold
tombstone
Frog Pendant, c. 1000–1550. Panama, Veraguas-Chiriquí style, 11th-16th century. Cast gold; overall: 2 x 6.8 x 0.7 cm (13/16 x 2 11/16 x 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride, 1963.250
collection
AA - Intermediate Region
creditline
Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride
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2026-05-29 07:06:44.602000
sourceId
138879
dept
Art of the Americas
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AA - Intermediate Region
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cast gold
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1
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0
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photo
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