Upper half of a statue of Isis and Horus
Upper half of a statue of Isis and Horus

Currently not on view

Upper half of a statue of Isis and Horus,

2nd century CE

Egyptian
Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
y1991-48

Information

Title
Upper half of a statue of Isis and Horus
Dates

2nd century CE

Medium
Limestone
Dimensions
preserved: 35 × 28.5 × 16 cm (13 3/4 × 11 1/4 × 6 5/16 in.) h. with base: 57.5 cm (22 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Williamson
Object Number
y1991-48
Culture
Egyptian (ancient)
Period
Imperial (Roman)
Type
sculpture
Subject
figures (representations), mythology

Acquired by Sotheby Park-Bernet (New York) at an unknown date from an unknown source; purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Williamson at Sotheby Parke-Bernet in 1974; given to the Museum in 1991 by the Williamsons.

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