Knife handle in the shape of a monkey
Place of OriginThailand or Myanmar (Burma)
Dateapprox. 1825-1875
Materialsivory
DimensionsH. 4 1/8 in, H. 10.2 cm
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Bunker
Object numberB86W4
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsArms And Armament
On View
Not on viewThis knife handle is carved in the shape of a monkey, probably Hanuman, the monkey hero of the Rama legends.
Subject
- monkey
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