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A South Arabian Alabaster Head of a Woman, Qataban — A South Arabian Alabaster Head of a Woman, Qataban, 3rd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.

A South Arabian Alabaster Head of a Woman, Qataban

A South Arabian Alabaster Head of a Woman, Qataban, 3rd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.

A South Arabian alabaster portrait head of a woman from Qataban, dating to the Hellenistic period. This refined sculptural work demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship in South Arabian portrait sculpture.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

December 7, 2021

Estimate: $7,000 – $10,000

Lot 10

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A South Arabian Alabaster Head of a Woman, Qataban, A South Arabian Alabaster Head of a Woman, Qataban, 3rd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.

A South Arabian alabaster portrait head of a woman from Qataban, dating to the Hellenistic period. This refined sculptural work demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship in South Arabian portrait sculpture.

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

Related themes

Alabaster, South Arabian, Qataban, Sculpture, 3rd Century B.C.-1st Century A.D., Female, Hellenistic, Portrait, 1st Century A.D., 3rd Century B.C., Female Portrait