Roman Marble Head of a Noble Lady
1st-2nd century AD. An Eastern Mediterranean marble head of a noble lady with her hair tied up in a chignon, traces of pigment in the hair, two sockets to the top of the head, ears pierced to accept earrings; mounted on a custom-made stand. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 3.2 kg, 25cm (10"). From the private collection of a medical professional; formerly in the old French collection of Monsieur D; previously in an old English collection; acquired from Ancient World of York, Yorkshire, UK, in 2001.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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1st-2nd century AD. An Eastern Mediterranean marble head of a noble lady with her hair tied up in a chignon, traces of pigment in the hair, two sockets to the top of the head, ears pierced to accept earrings; mounted on a custom-made stand. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 3.2 kg, 25cm (10"). From the private collection of a medical professional; formerly in the old French collection of Monsieur D; previously in an old English collection; acquired from Ancient World of York, Yorkshire, UK, in 2001.
Condition Report: Fine condition.