Altar with a relief showing a procession of worshippers on the front
Datelate 6th-5th c. BCE
Periodlate Archaic to early Classical
Object GeographyCyprus
Geography NotesSaid to be "from the temple" at Golgoi, Cyprus
MediumLimestone
Dimensions17 × 11 × 8 in. (43.2 × 27.9 × 20.3 cm)
ClassificationsArchaeology
Credit LineBequest of John Ringling, 1936
Object numberSN28.1918
The relief carving preserved on the lower part of this altar shows a procession of worshippers, including men, possibly women, and one child. Most hold the right arm across the chest as do some free-standing sculptures at Golgoi. The back side of the altar is broken off.
On View
Not on view
325-50 BC
325-50 BC
50 BC-250 AD
50 BC-250 AD
3rd-4th century AD
