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Fragment of a Monkey

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta sculpture of a monkey, Fragment of a Monkey, by Mexican artist, on a wooden base. The sculpture is incomplete, with parts missing. Light terracotta-colored clay with darker clay used for small details around the face. The monkey figure has a large head with a wide mouth and a protruding snout. Two arms extend from the body, one bent at the elbow. Small holes are on the body. A small metal support is inside the sculpture. The sculpture sits on a rectangular wooden base. The background is grey.

Artwork details

Date:
12th century
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
Central Asia
Dimensions:
416 × 625 px
Museum record:
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