Limestone statuette of Zeus Ammon

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2nd quarter of the 6th century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

Zeus Ammon is a Hellenized form of an Egyptian deity characterized by the ram's head. The figure is shown here seated on a throne and wearing a long tunic. It reflects the variety of cultures that came together on Cyprus.

Artist: Unknown
Date: 2nd quarter of the 6th century BCE
Medium: Limestone
Culture: Cypriot
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Credit line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

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