SculptureKorean12th century
Miniature Seated Monkey with Hands Covering Its Mouth, Intended as a Handle for a Ceramic Seal
first half 12th century
Dimensions
H. 2.2 x W. 1.4 x D. 1.1 cm (7/8 x 9/16 x 7/16 in.)
Provenance
Gregory (1922-1988) and Maria C. Henderson (1923-2007), Medford, MA (by 1969-1988), inherited; by Maria C. Henderson, Medford, MA (1988-1991), partial gift and partial purchase; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1991.
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