Monkey kneeling and resting its head in a hand, 500–100 BC

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Monkey kneeling and resting its head in a hand, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 500–100 BC, From Egypt, Bronze, H. × W. × D. cm (1 5/16 × 5/8 × 9/16 in.), Monkeys are popular subjects throughout Egyptian history, their playfulness and close mimicry being very compelling. This monkey seems to imitate the sorts of poses used for servants who crouch and rest while waiting

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Size: 3840px × 4800px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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