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Two reddish-brown clay animal figures stand against a dark background. The taller left figure is a horse with long ears and decorative markings. The smaller right figure is a monkey with a curled tail and wide eyes.
Monkey
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Monkey

Artist Indian Artist
Datemid 20th Century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumTerracotta
Dimensions4 x 3 x 1 3/4 in. (10.2 x 7.6 x 4.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.71
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Visual DescriptionTwo reddish-brown clay animal figures stand against a dark background. The taller left figure is a horse with long ears and decorative markings. The smaller right figure is a monkey with a curled tail and wide eyes.
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