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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Nereid Riding Sea Monster

Coptic

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Caption

Coptic. Nereid Riding Sea Monster, 6th century C.E.. Linen, wool, 1 x 3 in. (2.5 x 7.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 15.459. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University))

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Coptic

Title

Nereid Riding Sea Monster

Date

6th century C.E.

Period

Late Antique Period

Medium

Linen, wool

Classification

Textile

Dimensions

1 x 3 in. (2.5 x 7.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund

Accession Number

15.459

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Artists and makers

Coptic

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