{"product_id":"egyptian-gilt-bronze-monkey-statue-applied-coin","title":"Egyptian Gilt Bronze Monkey Statue with Applied Coin to Base, 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming and decorative \u003cstrong\u003eEgyptian gilt bronze monkey statue\u003c\/strong\u003e with an \u003cstrong\u003eapplied coin to the base\u003c\/strong\u003e — a small-scale sculptural object in the Egyptian Revival tradition, combining the enduring appeal of ancient Egyptian iconography with the decorative bronze casting that was produced prolifically for the tourist and export market throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe monkey holds particular significance in ancient Egyptian mythology as \u003cstrong\u003eThoth\u003c\/strong\u003e, the god of wisdom, writing, and knowledge, was frequently depicted in baboon form — one of the most recognizable animal deities of the Egyptian pantheon. Gilt bronze monkey figures in this format were produced in Egypt and exported widely throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, ranging from genuine antiquities to high-quality decorative reproductions made for the luxury tourist trade. The applied coin to the base is a characteristic feature of Egyptian export bronzes and may carry a date or mint mark worth examining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Applied coin to base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 9\" H × 6¼\" W × 5\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egyptian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joshua Kodner Galleries, Dania Beach, FL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuction Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 6, 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLot Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 269\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f0e8;border-left:4px solid #c8a96e;padding:16px 20px;margin-top:24px;font-family:sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eContact Us for Pricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece from our curated collection. Please use the \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Inquiry\u003c\/strong\u003e button above or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color:#c8a96e;font-weight:600;\"\u003econtact us here\u003c\/a\u003e for current pricing and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spatial Art-Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54082424865052,"sku":"MCM-059","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3877\/8396\/files\/MCM-059-Egyptian-Gilt-Bronze-Monkey-Statue-with-Applied-01_watermarked.jpg?v=1780687956","url":"https:\/\/spatial-art-works.com\/products\/egyptian-gilt-bronze-monkey-statue-applied-coin","provider":"Spatial Art-Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}