3rd millennium BC. A well-carved white stone monkey statuette, with lower body absent, pierced through the shoulders to accept separately made arms; mounted on a custom-made stand. 62 grams total, 90mm including stand (3 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired from Boisgirard and Associes, Arts d'Orient Archéologie, Paris, 5 April 2000, lot 32; accompanied by the relevant Boisgirard and Associes, Arts d'Orient Archéologie catalogue pages. Fine condition.