Lot 699
Alabaster Head of Isis. Roman Egypt, c. 2nd - early 3rd century AD. The goddess with plump, pleasant features. Her hair arranged into a waved roll along the sides and tied into a small chignon at back. Depending around the sides, her characteristic "Lybian locks." At the top of her head a vertical bore with raised rim, to hold her now absent crown. Her nose rubbed a little flat, otherwise choice and sharp. Height: 2-1/8", on custom base.
Estimated Value $750 - 950.
Ex Superior Fine Antiquities, March 12, 1994, lot 156.
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