50 - Egyptian Faience Amulet in the Shape of a Striding Monkey. Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Formed as a striding African savannah monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops), or grivet, with human proportions but monkey hair texture; long arms hanging close to the body, hands extended downward; an incised belt at the waist; a suspension loop at the reverse (repaired); with a custom-made stand. Cf. Reisner, G.A., Catalogue g n ral des antiquit s gyptiennes du Mus e du Caire, Nos.12528-13595, Vol. II, Amulets, Cairo, 1958, pls. II and XXI, no. 12575, for the type. 68.9 grams total, amulet: 57 mm, 13.5 cm high including stand (2 1/4 in. (5 3/8 in.)). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Egyptian Faience Amulet in the Shape of a Striding Monkey. Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Formed as a striding African savannah monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops), or grivet, with human proportions but monkey hair texture; long arms hanging close to the body, hands extended downward; an incised belt at the waist; a suspension loop at the reverse (repaired); with a custom-made stand. Cf. Reisner, G.A., Catalogue g n ral des antiquit s gyptiennes du Mus e du Caire, Nos.12528-13595, Vol. II, Amulets, Cairo, 1958, pls. II and XXI, no. 12575, for the type. 68.9 grams total, amulet: 57 mm, 13.5 cm high including stand (2 1/4 in. (5 3/8 in.)). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Private collection of an English amateur archaeologist (1849-1927), thence by descent. with Bonhams Auction, 5 October 2011, no.360. Thereafter, private collection of Erika (1934-2025) and Jakob (1927-2025) Binkert, Binningen, Switzerland; acquired in 2012 from Jean-David Cahn AG, exhibition Aegyptiaca, Basel. Thence by descent. In the minds of the ancient Egyptians, male monkeys' behaviour may have linked them to masculinity, suggesting that, when worn as an amulet, they could have served a magical role in the reproductive cycle, facilitating birth in this life and rebirth in the afterlife. Alternatively, the prolonged care that females provide for their offspring may have linked the monkey with maternal protection and fertility. These associations may have been reinforced here by the monkey s greenish faience, which symbolised renewal. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.