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 the Ptolemaic period in the 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.

CONDITION

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