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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A GREEK MARBLE FUNERARY STELE
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.
Details
A GREEK MARBLE FUNERARY STELE
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.
Rectangular in form, with a recessed panel sculpted in relief, depicting the deceased flanked by two attendants, the central draped female closely wrapped in a himation, head turned slightly to her left, the girls at her sides each wearing a long pleated chiton, that to the left with her bent right arm with her fingers to her chin, conveying mourning, that to the right holding a casket, with ten line Greek inscription beneath
18 in. (46 cm.) high
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.
Rectangular in form, with a recessed panel sculpted in relief, depicting the deceased flanked by two attendants, the central draped female closely wrapped in a himation, head turned slightly to her left, the girls at her sides each wearing a long pleated chiton, that to the left with her bent right arm with her fingers to her chin, conveying mourning, that to the right holding a casket, with ten line Greek inscription beneath
18 in. (46 cm.) high
Provenance
Private collection, UK, acquired prior to 1996.
Brought to you by
Francesca Hickin
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