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Romano-Egyptian Plaster Head of a Man
Ca. 2nd century A.D.
Item Number: 1049154
$7,950.00 $4,950.00
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| Category |
Romano-Egyptian |
| Period |
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| Material |
Plaster |
| Dimensions |
8”H |
| Condition |
Intact |
DescriptionA beautiful example! Ca. 2nd century A.D., from Egypt during the Roman occupation. Head portion of a Roman period funerary sarcophagus depicts a male with full beard; his thick eyebrows and short hair combed into a fringe on forehead. Flesh tone background painted with black and white details. Areas of interior deposits. Near lifesize at 8”H, with normal edge losses, otherwise intact/excellent.
ProvenancePrivate NY collection, ex-Sothebys, London, Darius Sale, lot 74, Dec. 12th, 1988.
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