Head of Isis
Head of Isis
Head of Isis
Head of Isis
Head of Isis
Head of Isis
Head of Isis
Head of Isis

Currently not on view

Head of Isis,

ca. 140–160 CE

Roman
Early Antonine Period, 138–193 CE
y1964-140

Information

Title
Head of Isis
Dates

ca. 140–160 CE

Medium
Translucent, alabaster-like marble
Dimensions
4.9 x 4.6 x 4.8 cm (1 15/16 x 1 13/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward Sampson, Class of 1914, for the Alden Sampson Collection
Object Number
y1964-140
Culture
Roman (style or period)
Period
Antonine
Type
sculpture
Materials
marble
Subject
mythology, women, diadems, heads

Given to the Museum by Edward Sampson

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