Plaque Depicting a God(?) Riding a Lion

Unknown

A.D. 2nd–3rd century · Faience, blue · Egyptian Art

Several gods may be shown riding a lion. This god has curly hair or perhaps wears a kind of hood or animal skin on his head. He holds a short staff and what appears to be a small bucket or just possibly a bunch of grapes.

Artist

Unknown

Date

A.D. 2nd–3rd century

Medium

Faience, blue

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917