Ali & Hichaam Aboutaam

One of the many distinct antiques available with Hicham Aboutaam and Ali Aboutaam at Phoenix Ancient Art is this Bronze Figure of Serapis seated on a Throne.  This third century bronze sculpture would be most identifiable as the Greco-Egyptian god Serapis, whose cult was introduced by Ptolemy I Soter.

Serapis was quite popular during the Hellenistic period with a large temple located in Alexandria and another famous one in Memphis.  His successful cult spread throughout the Mediterranean basin.  This small bronze, and the many other similar figures, is thought to correspond to the cult statue that is housed in the Alexandria temple. This statue was commissioned by Ptolemy II to the sculptor Bryaxis the Younger.

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