Female bust carved in high relief - Lot 65

Female bust carved in high relief The deceased wears a veil over her head, covering a meticulous frontal hairstyle separated by a median parting. Her almond-shaped eyes are highlighted by black polychrome, but are not incised. Her left arm is raised, as if leaning, while her hand is outstretched to hold her veil, while her right arm, folded against her waist, also holds a piece of cloth. She is wearing three globular pearl earrings. Her tunic is adorned with a circular brooch adorning her chest. Limestone, black polychrome for the eyes. Visible chips. Three veins run across the bust. Syria, Palmyra, 2nd century. Height: 53 cm Provenance : Former collection of Monsieur Jérôme Carcopino (1881-1970), archaeologist, epigraphist and historian of Latin antiquities. Posted to Algiers in 1913, where he was appointed Director of the Musée des Antiquités Algériennes and Inspecteur des Antiquités. Then by descent.