Apollo
Artist:
Egypt
Date: 3-4 century CE
Medium: Bone
Classification: Visual Works
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Object number: 1957.24
DescriptionPlaque in relief showing a standing figure with right leg bent and crossed over the left, leaning with left arm on a lyre on a tripod on stand. The head faces left. Framed by draperies. Naked except for arranged mantel and sandals. "Represents Apollo with his long hair tied in a knot above his forehead." [E. book] Used to decorate wooden caskets, 3-6th century made in Egypt. Possibly jewel boxes or Furniture Ornament."
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In Collection(s)
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