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Hook(?) with Human or Monkey

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green metal sculpture of a monkey or human figure. A long curved object enters the frame from the top and extends to the bottom; it has a loop at the top and a curving shape. A figure with a large head, possibly a monkey, stands in front of the curved object with its hands on it. The figure has a prominent snout and mouth. The figure appears to be wearing a loincloth. The sculpture sits on a clear square base on a beige surface. The background is a beige wall. The sculpture's surface exhibits a textured and rough appearance, likely due to oxidation. Title: Hook(?) with Human or Monkey; Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 300 BCE–200 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand (Ban Chiang)
Dimensions
358 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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