Nemesis in the form of a griffin
Roman Period
Nemesis was a Romano-Egyptian deity in the form of a griffin. She was associated with fate, and complete statuettes often showed one paw resting upon a wheel representing fate. She also served as a funerary god, escorting the dead, and sometimes appeared on funerary stelae.
This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.