Description:

Palmyra, Roman Period, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE. A Palmyran limestone relief head of a young man with curly hair. The young man has a small face with incised eyebrows, large almond-shaped eyes with upper lids, incised irises, and depressions for pupils, a slightly bulbous nose with worn tip, a bow-shaped mouth, and a slightly dimpled chin. He has light incised sideburns as well as the typical coiffure of tight curls that cover the tops of his ears. A shallow incision demarcates his jaw line at the top of his neck. 8-5/8" x 8-5/8" x 8-1/4". Custom stand. cf. reliefs in the Museum of Palmyra, Illustrated in "Zenobia, Il Sogno di una regina d'oriente" (Milan, 2002), figs. 147 & 153, pp. 121 & 126. Provenance: Ex-Prominent New York City, NY Gallery. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Part of larger frieze, surface wear, else excellent.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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