Romano-Egyptian Painted Head of a Noble Lady
Roman Period, 30 BC-323 AD. A life-size stucco bust of a lady with painted detailing; the face modelled with a benign expression, raised brows delineated in black, the eyes modelled open and detailed with black and white pigment; the hair shown parted in the centre, gathered on top of the head in a ribbed bun; a light blue mantle rests on the shoulders, with three fingers of the left hand emerging from the neckline. See Walker, S. & Bierbrier, M., Ancient Faces. Mummy Portraits from Roman Egypt, London, 1997, p.131-48.2.8 kg, 47cm (18 1/2"). Property of a London gallery; previously in a private London collection; acquired on the UK art market in the early 1980s.
Condition Report: Fair condition.
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Roman Period, 30 BC-323 AD. A life-size stucco bust of a lady with painted detailing; the face modelled with a benign expression, raised brows delineated in black, the eyes modelled open and detailed with black and white pigment; the hair shown parted in the centre, gathered on top of the head in a ribbed bun; a light blue mantle rests on the shoulders, with three fingers of the left hand emerging from the neckline. See Walker, S. & Bierbrier, M., Ancient Faces. Mummy Portraits from Roman Egypt, London, 1997, p.131-48.2.8 kg, 47cm (18 1/2"). Property of a London gallery; previously in a private London collection; acquired on the UK art market in the early 1980s.
Condition Report: Fair condition.
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