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Faience Monkey

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Faience figure of an ape, a popular subject in both painting and sculpture. The original pale turquoise glaze has mostly worn off but otherwise the figure is in good condition. Monkeys and baboons were often observed shrieking loudly before dawn as if encouraging the sun to rise. This is why they were associated with resurrection and often depicted on tomb walls.

Present location

LIVERPOOL MUSEUM [03/061] LIVERPOOL

Inventory number

1965.46

Dating

EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD/THINITE PERIOD

Archaeological Site

KOM EL-AHMAR

Category

ANIMAL/HYBRID FIGURINE

Material

FAIENCE

Technique

FAYENCE; GLAZED

Height

5.7 cm

Width

2.8 cm

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