Monkey Holding a Long Spike in its Forepaws, 500-650
Title
Monkey Holding a Long Spike in its Forepaws, 500-650
Subject
Byzantine, 6century, 7century, bronze, statue, cast
Description
A small bronze statue of a monkey holding a spike. The statue was probably intended as a decoration though the statue itself displays the Byzantine's knowledge of the world, trade, and art. There have been suggestions that it could have been part of a lamp used by military officers. The figure's species has also been questioned by some. It has been likened to a human sculpture in the Cyprus Museum, and may be human itself.
Creator
Michael Piana
Source
1995.1152
Publisher
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Date
500-650
Contributor
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Rights
HAM
Relation
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Format
Bronze
Language
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Type
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Identifier
Taylor
Coverage
Byzantine
Original Format
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Physical Dimensions
overall: h. 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.), spike: l. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.), head: w. 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
Files
Citation
Michael Piana, “Monkey Holding a Long Spike in its Forepaws, 500-650,” CB 51 Gallery, accessed April 18, 2024, https://gallerytest.omeka.net/items/show/206.