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Roman Period
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This rare painting of tempera on linen shows the Greek personification of abundance, Euthenia. The goddess, consort of the Nile god, rests on a sphinx and holds a bowl in her hand; above and to the sides are birds in fliight or at rest.
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Title: Hanging Showing Euthenia in a Garden
Period: Roman Period
Date: 1st century
Geography: From Egypt; Said to be from Northern Upper Egypt, Akhmim (Khemmis, Panopolis)
Medium: Linen, tempera paint
Dimensions: h. 40.3 cm (15 7/8 in); w. 45.1 cm (17 3/4 in)
Credit Line: Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear Jr. Gift, 1984
Accession Number: 1984.178
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