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LOT 254903
Egyptian Statuette of a Monkey
PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 4TH-1ST CENTURY B.C.
2 3/8 in. (42.8 grams, 60 mm).
Standing on a rectangular plinth with head raised and tail curled above the hindquarters, barrel-shaped body with incised detailing at the shoulders and hips, traces of a white and reddish brown coating; partially restored; old collector's labels to underside '51' and 'N13234'.
Provenance
Ex Baden-Württemberg, Germany, formed since ca.1930.
Private collection Saarland, Germany.
Thereafter, Michael Schrôder, Germany.
Consigned to DAWO Auktion, 18 February 2017, no.824.
Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00123279.
Literature
Cf. statuette of a Monkey of Ptolemaic period in Metropolitan Museum inv. no.58.76.3.
Footnotes
The ancient Egyptians kept pet monkeys (baboons as well as the more slender guenons) for amusement and as status symbols. These animals played around the house and accompanied the master on outings.
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LOT 254903
Egyptian Statuette of a Monkey
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£315 (EUR 365; USD 425) ‡+BP*
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