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A Fragmentary Egyptian Basalt Head of a Man — A Fragmentary Egyptian Basalt Head of a Man, Roman Period, circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.

A Fragmentary Egyptian Basalt Head of a Man

A Fragmentary Egyptian Basalt Head of a Man, Roman Period, circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.

This fragmentary Egyptian basalt head dates to the Roman Period (circa 1st-2nd century A.D.) and represents the artistic traditions of ancient Egypt during Greco-Roman cultural interaction. The piece exemplifies the stylistic continuity and evolution of Egyptian portraiture across historical periods.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 30, 2021

Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500

Lot 145

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A Fragmentary Egyptian Basalt Head of a Man, A Fragmentary Egyptian Basalt Head of a Man, Roman Period, circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.

This fragmentary Egyptian basalt head dates to the Roman Period (circa 1st-2nd century A.D.) and represents the artistic traditions of ancient Egypt during Greco-Roman cultural interaction. The piece exemplifies the stylistic continuity and evolution of Egyptian portraiture across historical periods.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Basalt, Sculpture, Classical, Roman Period, Fragment, Stone, Portrait, Head, Ancient, Egyptian