Figure of Isis-Aphrodite
by Ancient Egyptian (Unknown), 150
Artwork Details
Details
- Year
- 150
- Medium
- Terracotta painted brown, black, red, and pink on white engobe
- Size
- H. 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.); w. 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.)
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Ancient Egyptian This ancient Egyptian work, dating to 2nd century A.D.. Made from terracotta painted brown, black, red, and pink on white engobe, it measures H. 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.); w. 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.).
It's part of the highlighted collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, in the Egyptian Art department. The Met acquired this piece as part of its public domain collection, and high-resolution images are freely available.
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About Figure of Isis-Aphrodite
It's on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, in the Egyptian Art galleries. Admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York residents.
It dates to 2nd century A.D.. It's made from terracotta painted brown, black, red, and pink on white engobe. Dimensions: H. 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.); w. 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.).
It's made from Terracotta painted brown, black, red, and pink on white engobe. Terracotta (fired clay) was one of the most common sculptural materials in the ancient world, used for everything from small figurines to architectural decoration.
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