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Framed Print of Portrait Bust of Man, Perhaps a Priest of Serapis, A.D. 180-220. Creator: Unknown
Portrait Bust of Man, Perhaps a Priest of Serapis, A.D. 180-220.
Additional Info: This portrait bust, probably found in Egypt, shows a man wearing a diadem decorated with a seven-pointed star. Traces of paint are visible: reddish on the hair and beard, faint blue on the eyes. The diadem was once gilded but little gilding now remains. The seven-pointed star was a symbol of the Egyptian deity Serapis. The god Serapis was created with elements drawn from both Greek and Egyptian religion. By the time the Romans took control of Egypt in 31 B.C. Serapis had become an important and popular god. This portrait and several others like it were long thought to represent a priest of the god Serapis, but some scholars have recently questioned this theory. They point out that while the star certainly signifies the man's fervent belief in Serapis, Egyptian priests were usually required to shave their heads. This man, however, has a full head of hair and a beard. One scholar has suggested that this man may have been studying to be a priest but died before being ordained. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 39885544
Bust Classical Diadem Hand Carved Handicraft Handicrafts Male Portrait Marble Serapis Star Star Pattern Star Shape Star Shaped Star Shapes Symbol
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.6cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
