Plaque with Greek dedication to Isis, Serapis and Apollo by Komon for the benefit of Ptolemy IV and V

Ptolemaic Period
210–204 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 134
This plaque can be precisely dated to the overlapping reigns fo Ptolemy IV and V. It was dedicated on behalf of these kings at a sanctuary of Isis, Serapis and Apollo, by Komon, an oeconomos..

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  • Title: Plaque with Greek dedication to Isis, Serapis and Apollo by Komon for the benefit of Ptolemy IV and V
  • Period: Ptolemaic Period
  • Dynasty: Ptolemaic Dynasty
  • Reign: reign of Ptolemy IV-V Coregency
  • Date: 210–204 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt
  • Medium: Marble
  • Dimensions: L. 27.9 cm (11 in.); H. 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.); Th. 5.1 cm (2 in.)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889
  • Object Number: 89.2.652
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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