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Bust of Sarapis
Egyptian
Hellenistic Period (Ptolemaic dynasty)–Roman Imp
332 B.C.–A.D. 364
Medium/Technique
Mold-made terracotta
Dimensions
Height x width: 7 x 4.6 cm (2 3/4 x 1 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Godfrey Peckitt
Accession NumberRES.62.38
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionMold made terracotta bust of Sarapis. He wears a headdress and a cloak. He has wavy hair and a beard. It is complete except for a small crack on the back. The details and the surface are worn.
ProvenanceBequest of Mrs. Godfrey Peckitt; 1962: accepted by the MFA; 1969: received by the MFA.