Plaque representing an Egyptian open shrine (kiosk)

Unknown

A.D. 1st–2nd century · Bronze · Egyptian Art

Columns with bell-shaped capitals support the barrel roof of the kiosk. Isis(?) towers over an open-lintel doorway surmounted by lions or perhaps cats. Small plaques shaped like like shrines containing a god are found in various places in the Roman world, and are thought to be small offerings for shrines.

Artist

Unknown

Date

A.D. 1st–2nd century

Medium

Bronze

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of Lily S. Place, 1923