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<em>Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_05.370_GRPA_cropped_bw.jpg)
Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_05.370_GRPA_cropped_bw.jpg)
<em>Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_05.370_GRPA_cropped_bw.jpg)

Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_05.370_GRPA_cropped_bw.jpg)

<em>Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_05.370_GRPB_cropped_bw.jpg)

Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_05.370_GRPB_cropped_bw.jpg)

<em>Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_05.370_GRPC_cropped_bw.jpg)

Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_05.370_GRPC_cropped_bw.jpg)

<em>Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_view1.jpg)

Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_view1.jpg)

<em>Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_view2.jpg)

Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_view2.jpg)

<em>Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_view3.jpg)

Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_view3.jpg)

<em>Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_view4.jpg)

Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_view4.jpg)

<em>Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.1172E_05.370_37.1203E_16.580.57_grpB_bw.jpg)

Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.1172E_05.370_37.1203E_16.580.57_grpB_bw.jpg)

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Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Lapis lazuli
  • Place Made: Egypt
    • DATES 664-332 B.C.E.
    DYNASTY Dynasty 26, or later
    PERIOD Late Period
    DIMENSIONS 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    ACCESSION NUMBER 37.1203E
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    RIGHTS STATEMENT Creative Commons-BY
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    CAPTION Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_05.370_GRPA_cropped_bw.jpg)
    IMAGE front, CUR.37.1203E_05.370_GRPA_cropped_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2011
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    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Small lapis lazuli seal or amulet in the form of an ape seated upon a flat base. There is an eyelet on the ape’s back. The ape’s tail curved around to the right on the top of the base. The base is straight-edged in front and rounded in the rear. On the bottom of the base is inscribed a cartouche containing the name of King Apries. Condition: Left knee, part of lower left leg and upper left leg, part of left forearm and hand missing; black incrustation on back of head.
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    <em>Monkey Seal Inscribed for King Apries</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Lapis lazuli, 11/16 x 1/4 x 1/2 in. (1.8 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1203E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1203E_05.370_GRPA_cropped_bw.jpg)

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    Accessory
    Amulet
    Ape
    Egyptian
    Lapis lazuli
    Late Period
    Seal
    XXVI Dynasty

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    Accessory
    Amulet
    Ape
    Egyptian
    Lapis lazuli
    Late Period
    Seal
    XXVI Dynasty
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