Egypt, Romano-Egyptian, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A lovely pottery relief of a standing female concubine depicted nude, save for a tripartite headdress, a necklace, and bangles on each wrist. Boasting an hourglass physique, the alluring temptress gazes forward from huge, ovoid eyes on a heart-shaped visage flanked by a pair of large, pointed ears. Size: 2.1" W x 3.1" H (5.3 cm x 7.9 cm); 4.5" H (11.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private California, USA collection, acquired from Superior Galleries, December 1, 1999

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#163884

Losses to peripheries and area below knees of figure. Some nicks, chips, and abrasions, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining details.