Head of a monkey (macaque)
Statuette
ca. 1850-1900 (cast)
ca. 1850-1900 (cast)
| Place of origin |
The bronze shows the upper part of an approximately life-size figure of a monkey covered with short rough hair. The monkey is wearing a collar.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Head of a monkey (macaque) (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Head of a Monkey (macaque), bronze, possibly German or Italian, ca. 1850-1900 |
| Physical description | The bronze shows the upper part of an approximately life-size figure of a monkey covered with short rough hair. The monkey is wearing a collar. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Mr Alfred Spero for £250. Formerly attributed to Bologna, Giovanni. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.50-1937 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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