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An Alabaster Head of a Woman — An Alabaster Head of a Woman, Southern Arabia, circa 1st Century B.C./1st Century A.D.
An Alabaster Head of a Woman

An Alabaster Head of a Woman, Southern Arabia, circa 1st Century B.C./1st Century A.D.

This Alabaster Head of a Woman from Southern Arabia (circa 1st Century B.C./1st Century A.D.) exemplifies ancient Near Eastern sculptural traditions. The refined carving demonstrates sophisticated artistic techniques from pre-Islamic Arabia.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 30, 2021

Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000

Lot 101

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An Alabaster Head of a Woman, An Alabaster Head of a Woman, Southern Arabia, circa 1st Century B.C./1st Century A.D.

This Alabaster Head of a Woman from Southern Arabia (circa 1st Century B.C./1st Century A.D.) exemplifies ancient Near Eastern sculptural traditions. The refined carving demonstrates sophisticated artistic techniques from pre-Islamic Arabia.

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Related themes

Alabaster, Monochrome, Sculpture, Classical, Arabian, Historical, Portrait, Head, Ancient, Figurative