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Unknown Maker, Roman-Egyptian

Painting of the god Heron

Maker

Unknown Maker, Roman-Egyptian

Culture

Roman-Egyptian

Title

Painting of the god Heron

Year

ca. 300

Medium

  • painted wood

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Painted wood

Materials

tempera

Supports

  • wood

Dimensions

52.4 x 42.6 cm (20 5/8 x 16 3/4 inches) (without frame)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum Works of Art Fund

Object Number

59.030

Type

  • Paintings

Publications

  • Books

A Handbook of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design

  • Books

Beyond The Pharaohs: Egypt and The Copts In The 2nd To 7th Centuries A.D.

Alt Authors: Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, MD.

  • Books

Roman Paintings and Mosaics: Catalogue of the Classical Collection

Catalogue of the classical collection ; 5

  • Books

Selected Works

Articles

Digital Restoration of a 3rd-century Panel Painting of the God Heron

Exhibition History

Ancient Egyptian Galleries
Jun 10, 2014
Beyond the Pharaohs
Egypt and the Copts in the 2nd to 7th Centuries A.D.
Feb 10, 1989 – Apr 16, 1989
Roman and Coptic Works from Egypt
Jan 15, 1982 – Feb 28, 1982

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

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Unknown Maker, Roman-Egyptian
Painting of the god Heron, ca. 300
Painted wood
52.4 x 42.6 cm (20 5/8 x 16 3/4 inches) (without frame)
Museum Works of Art Fund 59.030

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