Isis
1st century C.E.
Maker Unknown
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Some elements of Egyptian art were susceptible to frequent change, but others were bound by tradition. The style of garments shown on statues, for example, changed with fashion trends, but a sculptural form, once perfected, tended to be reproduced for thousands of years.
This statue depicts the elaborate garments favored by the aristocracy in the first century C.E. Although the clothing style of this statue differs from earlier pharaonic ones, the basic poses are identical.
This statue depicts the elaborate garments favored by the aristocracy in the first century C.E. Although the clothing style of this statue differs from earlier pharaonic ones, the basic poses are identical.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- Basalt
- Medium
- basalt
- Locations
- Place made: Egypt
- Period
- Roman Period
- Dimensions
- 38 1/2 × 15 × 13 in., 231 lb. (97.8 × 38.1 × 33 cm, 104.78kg) mount (dimensions as installed): 40 × 15 × 13 in., 230 lb. (101.6 × 38.1 × 33 cm)
- Accession Number
- 74.220
- Credit Line
- Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
- Exhibitions
- Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Ancient Egyptian Art
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
- Museum Location
- This item is not on view
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