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A Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Woman — A Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Woman, 2nd/3rd Century A.D.

A Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Woman

A Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Woman, 2nd/3rd Century A.D.

This limestone portrait head of a woman from Palmyra dates to the 2nd or 3rd century A.D., representing the Greco-Roman artistic traditions of the ancient city. The sculpture exemplifies the refined portraiture practices of the Palmyrene civilization.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

December 7, 2021

Estimate: $12,000 – $18,000

Lot 27

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A Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Woman, A Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Woman, 2nd/3rd Century A.D.

This limestone portrait head of a woman from Palmyra dates to the 2nd or 3rd century A.D., representing the Greco-Roman artistic traditions of the ancient city. The sculpture exemplifies the refined portraiture practices of the Palmyrene civilization.

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

Related themes

Monochrome, Syrian, Limestone, Classical, Sculptural, Historical, Female, Portrait, Ancient, Figurative