Altar

2nd century B.C.E.–3rd century C.E.

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Caption

Altar, 2nd century B.C.E.–3rd century C.E.. Bronze, 4 1/2 x 4 in. (11.5 x 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1615E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Altar

Date

2nd century B.C.E.–3rd century C.E.

Period

late Ptolemaic Period or Roman Period

Geography

Possible place made: Syria, Reportedly from: Egypt

Medium

Bronze

Classification

Ceremonial

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 4 in. (11.5 x 10.2 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.1615E

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