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Limestone inscribed relief

ca. 3rd century BCE
Not on view
Zeus, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand, sits on a throne at center. Facing him is Apollo, playing the kithara (lyre), and the smaller figure behind him is identified as Hermes by the caduceus, his winged herald's staff. Above the gods is a chariot pulled by four winged horses. Below, a long Cypro-syllabic inscription expresses homespun philosophical sentiments about fate and the gods.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Limestone inscribed relief
  • Period: Hellenistic
  • Date: ca. 3rd century BCE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Limestone
  • Dimensions: WebPub GR 2012 Cesnola: 12 × 16 3/16 in., 16.5 lb. (30.5 × 41.1 cm, 7.5 kg)
  • Classification: Cesnola Inscriptions
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.2370
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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