Monkey
Depiction of an animal with a thin long torso, shorter forelegs, and long tail.
This category includes mammals, usually portrayed as thin and long the torso, with shorter forelegs and longer hind legs, the tail is very long, and sometimes curved, the ears and face are very human like. They are usually shown as standing or sitting on their back legs.
Objects: Monkey Export: JSON - XML - CSV Clay Seals and Sealings
| Object | U Number | Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number) | Museum Number (BM Registration Number) | Museum Number (UPM B-number) | Description (Catalog Card) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17355 | 31-43-71 | (none) | (none) | Scarab. Glass paste. Yellowish. Tip missing. Two hieroglyphic (?) signs and a seated deity. RA? | |
| 6698 | (none) | (none) | B16298 | Cylinder seal. Inscribed. Grey steatite. Introduction of worshipper by goddess to Nannar: smaller figure behind throne of Nannar holding big club. Below and behind throne small figure pulling dragon by the wing; similar figure attacks dragon in front. Attributes: crescent moon resting on post. Balance and pot. Squat monkey (close to knees of Nannar). Inscribed: Ilu-Shamash, Ilu-Aa 1st Babylonian Dynasty. E. |
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