Head of Serapis
Head of Serapis

Currently not on view

Head of Serapis,

2nd–3rd century CE

Romano-Egyptian
2001-252

Information

Title
Head of Serapis
Dates

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
7.0 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm (2 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift from the Estate of Josepha Weitzmann-Fiedler
Object Number
2001-252
Culture
Romano-Egyptian, Egyptian (ancient)
Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
terracottas, figurines, ceramics
Materials
terracotta
Subject
deities, mythology, crowns (headdresses), heads

Acquired by Josepha Weitzmann-Fiedler at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 2001 from the estate of Weitzmann-Fiedler.

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