A Palmyran limestone funerary relief
Circa 2nd Century A.D.
The deceased depicted wearing a mantle over a tunic, with wavy locks combed forward, long nose and prominent ears, the large detailed eyes with incised iris and pupil, a four line inscription to the left, with traces of red pigment, 22in (56cm) high, mounted
Circa 2nd Century A.D.
The deceased depicted wearing a mantle over a tunic, with wavy locks combed forward, long nose and prominent ears, the large detailed eyes with incised iris and pupil, a four line inscription to the left, with traces of red pigment, 22in (56cm) high, mounted
Estimate:
£7,000 - 9,000
US$ 11,000 - 14,000
€8,200 - 11,000
US$ 11,000 - 14,000
€8,200 - 11,000
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- Provenance:
French private collection, acquired in 1970.
Category: Antiquities
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