Model of a geometrical surface

Model of a geometrical surface

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Model of a geometrical surface, shaped like ram's horns, represented by the equation: (x + y [squared]) [squared] + (z - y 2/3)2 = A(K [squared] - y [squared])3

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Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1956-104
Materials:
plaster, metal (unknown) and paint
Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 135 mm x 215 mm, 0.312 kg
type:
surface model (plaster)
credit:
Harvey, John