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Head of a Monkey

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture titled "Head of a Monkey" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is made of a light-colored material, possibly clay or stone, and depicts a monkey's head. The head is elongated with a pointed top. The eyes are circular and protruding. The nose is short and wide. The mouth is a thin line. The sculpture has a rough texture and appears to be quite small. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
early 12th century
Medium:
Clay
Culture:
Central Asia
Dimensions:
380 × 623 px
Museum record:
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