Description:

AN ANCIENT ROMAN EMPIRE (27 BC-AD 395) STYLE MARBLE PORTRAIT BUST FRAGMENT, ITALIAN, POSSIBLY 1ST/2ND CENTURY AD, a white marble fragment carved as a of head of woman with waved curls at her forehead, divided by a double twisted rope style head band, ending with rows of curls gathered at the base of her neck, the head and neck in a slight "S" curve, with a slightly upward gaze, and pierced ears, resembling antique portraits of Empress Pompeia Plotina (AD 65-121) wife of Roman Emperor Trajan (AD 53-117). Height: 6 3/4" Diameter: 5"

  • Condition: Some losses throughout, soil, darkened staining, mild soil encrustation, residue at neck base, but overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age.

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October 6, 2018 1:00 PM CDT
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