Illustrated Papyrus
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
MEDIUM
Papyrus, pigment, ink
DATES
4th–3rd century B.C.E.
PERIOD
Early Ptolemaic Period
DIMENSIONS
37.1647Ed1: 13 9/16 × 8 3/4 in. (34.4 × 22.3 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
37.1647Ed1
CREDIT LINE
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
A representation of a nude child, striding right, who holds an Ankh-sign in his right hand. He holds a finger of his left hand to his mouth. He wears a complex crown. The god’s skin is painted red. Yellow is used for the rest of the representation: black is used for outlines and details. Above the god is a horizontal red band.
Condition: Part of the child god's headdress is missing, as are his feet.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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