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Marble Statue of Serapis.: GR.15.1850

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Marble Statue of Serapis.

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Description

Sarapis, head with modius. Serapis was a Roman version of the Greco-Egyptian god Sarapis. He was a Hellenised version of Osiris Apis, who was worshipped through the cult of the dead Apis bull at Memphis. From the second century AD the Roman emperors were closely associated with this Egyptian deity.

Measurements and weight

Height: 22 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1850) by Disney, John

Dating

Middle Roman
2nd Century
101 - 200

Materials used in production

Marble (Parian ?)

Techniques used in production

Carved : Polished

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Identification numbers

Accession number: GR.15.1850
Primary reference Number: 65484

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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