Hu
Back to results

Marble relief of Totoes

Date 120–150 A.D.
Object type relief
Medium, technique carved, marble (Thasian)
Dimensions

35.3 x 63.6 x 10 cm

Inventory number 50.958
Collection Classical Antiquities
On view Museum of Fine Arts, Basement Floor, Classical Antiquity, The ancient Mediterranean

The cults of lesser-known Egyptian deities were diffused beyond the Nile: the relief that was erected in honour of the sphinx-shaped Totoes – Egyptian Tutu – originates from Imperial period Macedonia.

Marble analyses have shown that the relief was made of Thasian marble.

This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.

Recommended exhibitions