Fragmentary head of a priest from a funerary relief
Fragmentary head of a priest from a funerary relief
Fragmentary head of a priest from a funerary relief
Fragmentary head of a priest from a funerary relief

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Fragmentary head of a priest from a funerary relief,

second half of 2nd century CE

Roman, Palmyrene
y1962-142

Information

Title
Fragmentary head of a priest from a funerary relief
Dates

second half of 2nd century CE

Medium
Hard white local limestone
Dimensions
17.5 x 14.3 x 11.4 cm (6 7/8 x 5 5/8 x 4 1/2 in.) h. with base 27.5 cm (10 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward Sampson, Class of 1914, for the Alden Sampson Collection
Object Number
y1962-142
Place Excavated

Syria

Culture
Roman (style or period)
Type
funerary objects, sculpture
Materials
limestone
Subject
priests, plant-derived motifs, running ornament, headdresses, wreaths (costume accessories), heads

Given to the Museum by Edward Sampson

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