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Maker(s):	Unknown
Culture:	Egyptian
Title:	Amulet of a monkey
Date Made:	1069-332 BCE (Dynasties 21-31)
Type:	Adornment
Materials:	Faience
Place Made:	Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:	Overall: 1 3/8 in x 15/16 in x 3/4 in; 3.5 cm x 2.4 cm x 1.9 cm
Accession Number:	MH 2000.560.INV
Credit Line:	Source and date of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:	Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Description:
Bright turquoise color. Seated vervet monkey (short-maned baboon)seen from side, with knees drawn up. Suspension loop at back of shoulders.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology

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