The Gorilla

Item from Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

A seated gorilla carved in dark-veined marble, its massive hands resting on its knees, its expression one of ancient, patient intelligence.

Also known as: The Great Ape, The Seated Gorilla

What They Know

• The dark-veined marble is unusual in the House, where most stone is pale grey-white — Piranesi has speculated about whether different parts of the House are carved from different quarries
• The Gorilla is located near one of Piranesi's regular camps, making it a familiar daily presence

Connections

• visited_by — piranesi
• located_in — middle_halls

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