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May at one time, been part of a necklace or worn as a pendant, noting the small perforation in his head. The crouching monkey is a popular motif derived from Egypt. It might have reached Etruria via imported East Greek pottery.
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Title: Pendant: monkey
Period: Archaic
Date: 7th century BCE
Culture: Etruscan
Medium: Amber
Dimensions: H. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Classification: Miscellaneous-Amber
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haber, 1995
Object Number: 1995.84
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