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Roman, ca 1st to 3rd centuries AD. Marble Head of a youth with down-turned mouth, very curly locks and large expressive eyes. Measures 3-1/2"T x 3"W, and about 2-1/2" from nose to back of head. Purportedly found just outside of Scalea, Italy. Reverse is unfinished indicating this is likely a section from a sarcophagus. Nice expressive example!
ProvenanceEx-private New Mexico Collection, found just outside of Scalea, Italy.
Antiquities
Ancient Roman
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