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Drop-shaped orbiculus with a man playing lyre, probably Orpheus, with puttoes and animals all around him

Inv. no. :

Suppl. 262/= 17412

Material:

Animal fiber+plant fiber / Wool+linen

Dimensions:

22.5 cm x 22.5 cm

Date:

500–800 CE

Period:

Byzantine Period

Provenance:

Akhmim (?)

Acquisition:

Purchase Ernesto Schiaparelli, 1900–1901

Museum location:

Museum / Floor 1 / Room 13 / Showcase 06 / Drawer 01

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