Monkey with young 1745 - 1760

This charming porcelain figurine, "Monkey with young," was made at the Saint James's Factory in England between 1745 and 1760. Depicting a monkey carrying a young one on its back, it highlights the factory's skilled craftsmanship in miniature ceramics. The figurine's playful subject matter and detailed painting demonstrate the popularity of animal motifs in 18th-century European decorative arts. The figurine is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.