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1045 - SOUTH ARABIAN ALABASTER HEAD. Ca.

Estimate £1,200 - £2,000

Description

SOUTH ARABIAN ALABASTER HEAD. Ca. 300 - 100 BC. An alabaster head carved with a broad oval face, arched brows and large almond-shaped eyes with drilled pupils. The nose is long and straight, above a small mouth. The cheeks are full, and the chin is rounded. The hair is treated as a plain cap across the forehead, with the ears set to either side. Mounted on a modern stand. For similar see: British Museum number 141546 Size: 110mm x 75mm; Weight: 1.75kg Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990's. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

About the sale FINE ANCIENT ART AND ANTIQUITIES - THE PRINCE COLLECTION

Auction location

Auction time 06/21/2026 at 2:00 PM

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