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Oblong Panel with Figure of an Angel in High Relief

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

CULTURE Coptic
MEDIUM Wood, pigment
  • Place Made: Egypt
  • DATES 11th century C.E.
    PERIOD Late Antique Period
    DIMENSIONS 4 3/16 x 3/16 x 7 1/8 in. (10.7 x 0.4 x 18.1 cm)
    ACCESSION NUMBER 30.29
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Ruth Tishner Costantino
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Within a raised relief border, the winged figure, its haloed head frontal, moves to the right. In its right hand it carries a long staff with a cross at the top, which fills the space inside the frame from top left to bottom right. Any details of the figure, whether carved or painted, are now virtually gone.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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