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Datec. 700-950 CE
MediumCeramic; clay
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 in. × 4 in. × 2 1/4 in. (18.4 × 10.2 × 5.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Museum of Art
Object number2001.1.7
On view
DescriptionFigure of an anthropomorphic monkey or a human wearing a monkey mask. Unidentifiable item depicted wrapped around the torso and neck of the figue twice. Figure also wears a long loin cloth. Incomplete; missing arms.
Collections
Additional Details
Exhibition History
2024-2025
Clinton, NY. The Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Menagerie: Animals in Art from the Wellin Museum," September 7, 2024 –June 8, 2025 (no cat.).
2012
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - Present (no cat.).
2011
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Learning to Look: Hamilton's Cabinets, Galleries and Museums Past, Present and Future," September 15 - December 16, 2011 (no cat.).
Clinton, NY. The Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Menagerie: Animals in Art from the Wellin Museum," September 7, 2024 –June 8, 2025 (no cat.).
2012
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - Present (no cat.).
2011
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Learning to Look: Hamilton's Cabinets, Galleries and Museums Past, Present and Future," September 15 - December 16, 2011 (no cat.).
Provenance
2001: Hamilton College (Fred L. Emerson Gallery), by gift of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Gift of Francis and Lilly Robicsek.
Markings
Marked in red ink on bottom at left: 93.8.5
William H. Beard
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Medium: Oil on canvas, mounted on masonite
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Vanessa German
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Medium: Gold or tumbaga (gold and copper alloy)
Object number: 2004.2
Date: early 19th century
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Unknown artist, Greek (Ancient)
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Medium: Terracotta
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