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What would a server use a monkey dish for?

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What would a server use a monkey dish for?
A server would use a monkey dish to present nuts and other small finger foods and condiments. The name comes from the centuries-old practice of giving a small portion of food to a monkey to determine if it was poisoned. Shop a collection of monkey dishes on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1950s Bronze Monkey Bowl
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s bronze monkey bowl.
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Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Monkey Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian cast sterling silver receptacle bowl has been realistically modelled in the form of a monkey
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Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Monkey Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bursting with whimsy and charm, this vintage glazed ceramic bowl showcases a delightful monkey
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Late 20th Century American Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Monkey Centerpiece Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
monkey presenting a large, vibrant green leaf bowl. The rich, amber-toned glaze on the monkey highlights
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Monkey Centerpiece Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
detailed monkeys playfully supporting a grand, fluted clamshell bowl. The vibrant, high-gloss glaze brings
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Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Silvered Bronze Monkey Centrepiece with Crackle Glass Bowl
Located in Worcester, GB
Silvered Bronze Monkey Centrepiece with Crackle Glass Bowl, Mid-20th Century Description: A
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Mid-20th Century European Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

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