Ancient Roman Stone Bust, stone - 10.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman Empire era stone head carved from light natural stone, about 10.5 cm high, in very good condition with weathering and minor losses, authentic/original.
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Antique stone head – probably Roman work – about 10.5 cm
Interesting antique stone head made of light natural stone, probably marble or calcareous stone. The sculpture depicts a stylized human face with prominent almond-shaped eyes, a long nose, and suggested headgear or a distinctive hairstyle.
* Material: light natural stone (probably marble or limestone)
* Height: approx. 10.5 cm
* Condition: age-related weathering, wear, minor chipping and material losses; overall stable preservation
* Provenance: old collection
* Dating: probably Roman period
* Rare collection item
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Antique stone head – probably Roman work – about 10.5 cm
Interesting antique stone head made of light natural stone, probably marble or calcareous stone. The sculpture depicts a stylized human face with prominent almond-shaped eyes, a long nose, and suggested headgear or a distinctive hairstyle.
* Material: light natural stone (probably marble or limestone)
* Height: approx. 10.5 cm
* Condition: age-related weathering, wear, minor chipping and material losses; overall stable preservation
* Provenance: old collection
* Dating: probably Roman period
* Rare collection item
No shipping outside the European Union
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd Century A.D
Name of object
stone, Bust
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2009
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Height
10.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1979
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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