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Steatite dish

ca. 1st century BCE–1st century CE
Not on view
The figures in relief represent the goddess Isis-Sothis sitting astride a large dog, symbol of the dog star Sirius. Similar votive dishes are found in Egypt but this is the only example known from Cyprus. Other contemporary stone dishes carved with deities were produced in ancient Gandhara (modern Pakistan).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Steatite dish
  • Period: Late Hellenistic or Early Imperial
  • Date: ca. 1st century BCE–1st century CE
  • Culture: Egyptian, Ptolemaic or Roman
  • Medium: Steatite
  • Dimensions: Overall: 3 7/16 x 1/2 in. (8.7 x 1.3 cm)
  • Classification: Miscellaneous-Stone Vases
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.5027
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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