# data[].attributes.body
This mini-exhibition aims to showcase animal sculptures and animal art pieces from different cultures. From the Paleolithic people to Modern humans, animals have been an inspiration to artists. Different cultures across the globe have created animal sculptures for multiple reasons, like religious and mythical reasons or to observe their behavior. At first look at these animal sculptures, we can see how proportionate and well-made these different animal sculptures are. As we look more into the reason and the meaning of why these sculptures were made, we can see how different cultures put different values and interpretations on these animals. This first animal sculpture is a ​​Bronze statuette of a dog made in Roman culture. Romans decided to make a dog sculpture because they were ardent pet lovers, and they saw dogs as their friends and used them as hunting or guarding dogs. The second sculpture is from the Egyptian culture, and it is a Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Cat. In Ancient Egyptian civilization, cats were worshiped and believed to be sacred and divine. This sculpture shows the cat's physical essence and traits. The cat sculpture's eyes were made of rock-crystal, which usually symbolizes protection and health. The final sculpture in this mini-exhibition is a camel that was used in Islamic art, commonly between the 12th and early 13th centuries. It is believed that Camel-rearing was a tradition, and Turkic nations used this during their migration. These three different animal sculptures from different cultures show us how different cultures had different use and meaning behind these animals.

# data[].attributes.headline
"Bronze statuette of a dog"- Mid or Late Imperial, Roman Art

# data[].attributes.subject
"Bronze statuette of a dog"- Mid or Late Imperial, Roman Art

# data[].attributes.body
Title: Bronze statuette of a dog
Period: Mid or Late Imperial
Date: 2nd–3rd century A.D.
Culture: Roman
Medium: Bronze

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/255121?deptids=13&amp;ao=on&amp;ft=roman&amp;offset=40&amp;rpp=40&amp;pos=74

# data[].attributes.headline
"Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Cat"- Middle Kingdom, Egyptian Art

# data[].attributes.subject
"Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Cat"- Middle Kingdom, Egyptian Art

# data[].attributes.body
Title: Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Cat
Period: Middle Kingdom

Date: ca. 1990–1900 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), copper, quartz crystal, paint

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/544039?deptids=10&amp;ft=egyptian&amp;offset=0&amp;rpp=40&amp;pos=7

# data[].attributes.headline
"Figurine in the Form of a Camel Carrying a Palanquin and Two Riders"- The High Middle Ages, Islamic Art 

# data[].attributes.subject
"Figurine in the Form of a Camel Carrying a Palanquin and Two Riders"- The High Middle Ages, Islamic Art 

# data[].attributes.body
Title: Figurine in the Form of a Camel Carrying a Palanquin and Two Riders
Period: The High Middle Ages
Date: 12th–early 13th century

Geography: Attributed to probably Iran or Iraq

Medium: Stonepaste; molded in sections, glazed in turquoise

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/451741?deptids=14&amp;when=A.D.+1000-1400&amp;ao=on&amp;ft=Islamic&amp;offset=120&amp;rpp=40&amp;pos=141