Plaque with an Eros

Unknown

4th–5th century · Bone, traces of red and blue paint · Medieval Art

Bone plaques were used to decorate couches, chests, and other furniture. Some were carved in relief; others were carved in intaglio with the incised designs often filled with colored wax. Both styles could be used on the same object. The designs frequently represent Dionysiac themes.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–5th century

Medium

Bone, traces of red and blue paint

Culture

Coptic

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Kelekian, 1978