Lot Essay
For a similar example but later in date as indicated by the drilled eyes, see no. 220 in J. Yoyotte, et al., Égypte Romaine: l'autre Égypte.
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ROMAN PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
Details
AN EGYPTIAN MARBLE HEAD OF HARPOKRATES
ROMAN PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
His youthful face with widely-set almond-shaped eyes, pudgy cheeks, a button-nose and full lips, his head bald but for his characteristic side lock
8½ in. (22.6 cm.) high
ROMAN PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
His youthful face with widely-set almond-shaped eyes, pudgy cheeks, a button-nose and full lips, his head bald but for his characteristic side lock
8½ in. (22.6 cm.) high
Provenance
Colonel A.E.S. Irvine, R.A.M.C., D.S.O. (1880-1968), Scotland, personal physician to Princess Mary of Scotland, who accompanied her to Egypt in 1928; thence by descent.
Collection of Colonel A.E.S. Irvine; Bonhams, London, 28 April 2010, lot 6 (part).
Collection of Colonel A.E.S. Irvine; Bonhams, London, 28 April 2010, lot 6 (part).
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