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An Egyptian Limestone Model Leg, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Medium - Gold The deep green stone ofA finely cast limestone plaster model left leg, with a realistic knee, nicely formed calf, and toes that have been stylized to depict jackal heads with long pointed ears. A carved leg like this example may have served as a model for a larger sculpture or to teach apprentice sculptors how to replicate a master style. Medium: Limestone Dimensions: Height: 9 1 2 inches (23. 5 cm) Condition: Repaired from three original pieces with restoration over the