Serapis Relief Fragment

Object Information

0000.00.8214
13.7 cm H x 8.3 cm W x 3.6 cm D
Figurine,
Limestone,
Greek; Roman
Egypt,
Karanis,
1st - 3rd century CE

Description

A relief fragment made of limestone that depicts the Egyptian god Serapis. The worship of Serapis was made popular by Ptolemy I Soter, and Serapis is often associated with the god Osiris-Apis. Serapis was further Hellenized to correspond to Zeus by Greek traders and settlers in Egypt. In this relief fragment, Serapis’ right arm is reaching toward Cerberus, whose image can be found in another fragment of this relief (0000.00.8521).

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