Exceptional Palmyran Limestone Bust of a Prince

Artiq Realm
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From the ancient Near East, Syria, Ca 2nd to 3rd centuries CE. A truly museum quality example! In limestone, back is unfinished indicating this was part of a shrine or stelae, face with incredibly life-like features with curled beard, short wavy hairstyle, painted details of eyes and eyebrows.
