SOUTH ARABIAN ALABASTER HEAD OF A MAN

Ca. 300 - 100 BC. An alabaster head of a man with a broad face, short hair, and large almond-shaped eyes recessed for inlays. The arched brows, moustache, and short beard are marked by rows of drilled dots. A long straight nose dominates the face, with a small closed mouth beneath. Accompanied by a modern custom-made display stand. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 140658; Sotheby's, Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art, 7 July 2023, Lot 291. Size: 180mm x 150mm; Weight: 4.35kg Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the London art market during the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.