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Hanging Showing Euthenia in a Garden

Roman Period
1st century
Not on view
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

Object Information
  • 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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