The god Serapis derived from an Egyptian hybrid god, a combination of two separate deities: Osiris, god of the Afterlife, and the Apis bull. In the Roman period, the worship of Serapis was widespread. Numerous images of the god are known, from busts to full-length, life-sized figures. This smaller figure is notable for its elegant drapery and softly polished surface. If the god's head, Cerberus, throne and footstool were present, the two figures (also on Scan the World) would be identical in type.

This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.

Scanned : Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)