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What would a server use a monkey dish for?
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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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Sterling Silver Monkey Bowl by Lawrence Emanuel, 1894
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English cast sterling silver bowl modelled in the form of a monkey; an addition to our novelty silverware collection.
Category
Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Monkey Centerpiece Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of playful sophistication to your home with this exceptional vintage ceramic monkey bowl. Beautifully crafted in a classic Majolica style, this piece features a highly de...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Monkey Centerpiece Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a dose of whimsical charm and coastal elegance into your home with this exceptional vintage monkey centerpiece. Rendered in a classic Majolica style, this piece features a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Tole Monkey with Chinese Export Bowl Towel Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tole monkey with Chinese export bowl towel rack, realistically painted with the monkey reaching into the bowl.
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Hand carved bowl of figured monkey pod wood, 1950
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Turned and hand carved five lobe bowl from a single piece of figured monkey pod wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hawaiian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
