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Monkey amulet

EGYPT
Monkey amulet
 525 BCE-332 BCE

Medium
faience

Measurements
3.3 × 1.6 × 2.8 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr P. Chaldjian, 1996

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Egypt

Accession Number
1996.465

Department
Antiquities

Physical description
Figure of a monkey, seated with elbows resting on raised knees, the hands supporting the animal's muzzle. No suspension loop visible.

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