Fragment
4th century (made)
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This is the fragment of an ivory plaque, proabably from a casket. It is carved in low relief with the upper part of the body of a man and two heads of tigers. It is probably part of a representation of Bacchus. It was found at Bêhnesa, in Egypt during the excavations of 1896-7.
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Materials and techniques | Ivory |
Brief description | Fragment head of tiger and upper part of man, ivory, Egypto-Roman, 3rd-4th century |
Physical description | Fragment in ivory, carved in low relief with the head of a tiger and upper part of the body of a man; probably a portion of a representation of Bacchus drawn by tigers. |
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Object history | Given by the Egypt Exploration Fund. |
Summary | This is the fragment of an ivory plaque, proabably from a casket. It is carved in low relief with the upper part of the body of a man and two heads of tigers. It is probably part of a representation of Bacchus. It was found at Bêhnesa, in Egypt during the excavations of 1896-7. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1897. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1901. pp.267 |
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Accession number | 1919-1897 |
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Record created | February 16, 2009 |
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