Egyptian Statuette of a Monkey

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Ptolemaic Period, 4th-1st century B.C. 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'. Cf. statuette of a monkey of the Ptolemaic period in the Metropolitan Museum inv. no.58.76.3. 42.8 grams, 60 mm (2 3/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) 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. 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. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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