Stone: toys

Two childrens toys, painted soapstone, both painted in red, black and white. A: Seated monkey with clasped hands. B: Squatting monkey, with hands to mouth.

Gifted by Alley to Canterbury Museum during a visit to Christchurch in 1937. Likely acquired by Alley at Taian, Shandong.

a: 74x33x25mm (h x w x depth)
b: 80x68x30mm (h x w x depth)

C1957.413a; C1957.413b

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