Painted Panel from Wooden Sarcophagus
2nd century CE
Description
Wooden panel over a foot in width, covered with gesso, with a figured scene of two seated deities, each facing a smaller standing figure. The upper border is stylized cobras, and there are sections of painted hieroglyphic writing.
Dimensions
24 x 40.4 x 3 cm (9 7/16 x 15 7/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Provenance
This object has been in the possession of Mr. Abraham for over five years.
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