Altar with a relief showing a procession of worshippers on the front
Datelate 6th-5th century BCE
Periodlate Archaic to early Classical
Object GeographyCyprus
CultureCypriot
Geography NotesSaid to be "from the temple" at Golgoi, Cyprus
MediumLimestone
ClassificationArchaeology
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 viewHeight: 17 11/16 in. (45 cm)
Width (max, at front): 10 13/16 in. (27.5 cm)
Thickness (max): 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Drill hole
Diameter (located 3.5 cm from top): 3/16 in. (0.5 cm)
Carved space
Width: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Figures
Height (preserved): 4 3/4 in. (12 cm)
Relief carving area
Height (original): 13.0 in. (33 cm)
Inset
Width: 7 9/16 in. (19.15 cm)
Depth (preserved): 7 1/16 in. (18 cm)
Height (of cut space edges): 1 9/16 in. (3.5 to 4.5 cm)
Medium Details
Color (Munsell soil color chart)
Stone: 10YR 7/3 (very pale brown)
Inclusions
n/a
325-50 BC
325-50 BC
50 BC-250 AD
50 BC-250 AD
3rd-4th century AD
