Manipulated animal specimen

Date1800-1900

MediumGlass, paper, organic, metal

DimensionsObject/Work: 210 x 140 x 95 mm
Other: 175 x 85 x 30 cm (68 7/8 x 33 7/16 x 11 13/16 in.)

ClassificationsNatural sciences/Animal/Plant

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Object numberTN03944

DescriptionDried body of a skate or ray manipulated to give it human features, and hung inside a glass jar. The 'eyes' are the fish's exhalent respiratory openings and the pecoral wings have been manipulated to look like a bishop's garments. Faked creatures like this were nicknamed 'Jenny Hanivers'.

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