Romano-Egyptian Marble Head of a Priest
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Egypt, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 30 BCE to 300 CE. A naturalistic, hand-carved marble head of a male, possibly a priest, displaying a round visage of minimalist features. Gazing out from recessed eyes with elongated outer edges, his face is comprised of a bulbous nose and pursed lips, all surmounted by a sizable bald dome. Note how the warm red and orange hues of the marble nicely complement the simplicity of the sculpture's form. Size: 1.2" W x 2" H (3 cm x 5.1 cm); 4" H (10.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-David F. Hoff estate, Virginia, USA, acquired in the 1990s
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#178416
Egypt, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 30 BCE to 300 CE. A naturalistic, hand-carved marble head of a male, possibly a priest, displaying a round visage of minimalist features. Gazing out from recessed eyes with elongated outer edges, his face is comprised of a bulbous nose and pursed lips, all surmounted by a sizable bald dome. Note how the warm red and orange hues of the marble nicely complement the simplicity of the sculpture's form. Size: 1.2" W x 2" H (3 cm x 5.1 cm); 4" H (10.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-David F. Hoff estate, Virginia, USA, acquired in the 1990s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#178416
Condition
Possibly fragment of a larger piece. Chipping to verso of neck, as well as light abrasions and nicks to surface as shown. Liberal remaining detail.
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Romano-Egyptian Marble Head of a Priest
Estimate $500 - $750
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