Egypt, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A stunning stucco figure of a woman shown standing as she holds her drapery open to reveal her decorated body. Painted in hues of black and red on white, her hourglass figure is heavily adsorbed with necklaces, anklets, bracelets, armbands, and suspended pendants at her waist. A relief necklace and earrings frames her sweet visage which displays huge, almond-shaped eyes, a petite nose, and bowed lips, all surmounted by a wreath that crowns her upswept coiffure. The statuette may have commemorated the deceased, and the large necklace she is wearing may indicate that the woman represented was of elite status. Size: 2.1" W x 7" H (5.3 cm x 17.8 cm)

Provenance: private collection of Dr. W. Benson Harer, Los Angeles, California, USA acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, London, UK, May 18, 2006; ex-Christie's, London, UK, April 26, 2006, lot 272; acquired by previous owner's grandfather in the first half of the 20th century prior to 1947

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Some minor chipping to base, as well as light nicks and abrasions to areas, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with good remaining pigments.