Lot Essay
Cf. V. Tatton-Brown, Ancient Cyprus, The British Museum, London, p. 56, pl. 65; and R.R.R. Smith, Hellenistic Sculpture, London, 1991, p. 211, pl. 257 for a similar portrait head.
CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
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A CYPRIOT LIMESTONE HEAD OF A WOMAN
CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
Frontally facing with centrally parted hair dressed in waves to either side, her eyes unarticulated, a veil drawn over her head, flat at back, minor restoration
10 in. (25.5 cm.) high
CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
Frontally facing with centrally parted hair dressed in waves to either side, her eyes unarticulated, a veil drawn over her head, flat at back, minor restoration
10 in. (25.5 cm.) high