Hanging Showing Euthenia in a Garden
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 flight or at rest.
Artwork Details
- 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
- Object Number: 1984.178
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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