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Ancient Bronze Owl Damaged By Visitor to Minneapolis Institute of Art
ARTnews ^ | May 8, 2023 | Francesca Aton

Posted on 05/09/2023 2:59:57 PM PDT by nickcarraway

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To: Redcitizen

It caused quite a flap.


21 posted on 05/10/2023 4:28:52 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (NeverTrumpin' -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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UPDATED 9 MAY, 2023 - 22:58 NATHAN FALDE
Eight-Year-Old Norwegian Girl Finds 3,700-Year-Old Stone Dagger at School
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/stone-dagger-norway-0018421


22 posted on 05/10/2023 7:27:24 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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To: nickcarraway
Needs a good scrub and rub! LOL


23 posted on 05/10/2023 10:23:47 AM PDT by Albion Wilde (“There is no good government at all & none possible.”--Mark Twain)
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A little Monster Glue and it will be back on the pedestal within an hour.....
24 posted on 05/10/2023 10:27:37 AM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Mother said don't put beans in your ears)
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To: nickcarraway

Oh man, what a cute little objecto del arto (Spanish lingo).

Modern reproductions are available:

https://www.chairish.com/product/8921396/vintage-replica-ancient-chinese-bronze-owl-sculpture-austin-products-1965


25 posted on 05/10/2023 10:48:47 AM PDT by Yardstick
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To: SunkenCiv

if the statue could talk, it would say ‘Owl be back.”


26 posted on 05/10/2023 8:24:10 PM PDT by Redcitizen
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To: Redcitizen

The museum curator said “I minerva shrek.”


27 posted on 05/10/2023 9:09:56 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://www.amazon.com/Marilyn-Monroe-Biography-Donald-Spoto/dp/0815411839)
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Thanks for the hoots. I’m all out of puns for this subject. :)


28 posted on 05/10/2023 9:16:21 PM PDT by Redcitizen
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That last one was hard, I’m glad you liked it, because there’s not a lot to do with owl puns, it’s like a game of jenga...


29 posted on 05/10/2023 9:20:04 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (NeverTrumpin' -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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Just between you and me it looks like a penguin.

5.56mm


30 posted on 05/10/2023 9:26:24 PM PDT by M Kehoe (Quid Pro Joe and the Ho have got to go)
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To: SunkenCiv

Yes Minerva Shrek was a good one.

Thanks again for posting such interesting articles of various interests. Your work is appreciated.


31 posted on 05/10/2023 9:31:28 PM PDT by Redcitizen
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Thanks!


32 posted on 05/11/2023 4:36:36 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (NeverTrumpin' -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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