Pendant: monkey
Unknown
7th century BCE · Amber · Greek and Roman Art
May at one time, been part of a necklace or worn as a pendant, noting the small perforation in his head. The crouching monkey is a popular motif derived from Egypt. It might have reached Etruria via imported East Greek pottery.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 7th century BCE
- Medium
- Amber
- Culture
- Etruscan
- Department
- Greek and Roman Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haber, 1995
