Illustrated Papyrus

Medium: Papyrus, pigment, ink

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:4th–3rd century B.C.E.

Dimensions: 37.1647Ed1: 13 9/16 × 8 3/4 in. (34.4 × 22.3 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 37.1647Ed1

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.

Brooklyn Museum