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Byzantine or Eastern Roman Empire head, AD 395-1453. In terracotta.

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Byzantine or Eastern Roman Empire head, AD 395-1453. In terracotta.

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Byzantine or Eastern Roman Empire head, 395 AD - 1453.
In terracotta.
Size: 5 x 8 x 11 cm.
The Eastern Roman Empire (or Byzantine Empire) managed to fuse both the culture of the Greeks and the Romans, as well as the religious elements of Christians and pagans and Western and Eastern customs. In the present piece, a perfectly preserved figurine with oriental features, the different limbs of the lady and her delicate face can be seen in great detail.

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Byzantine or Eastern Roman Empire head, AD 395-1453. In terracotta.

Name: Byzantine or Eastern Roman Empire head, AD 395-1453. In terracotta.
SKU: 158448184
Price: 150 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €250 - €300

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