Lot 940
Portrait of a Concubine, in Veined Black Serpentine. Roman Egypt, c. 3rd-4th century AD. Head in traditional Egyptian style, with hair in parallel rows of braids or ringlets, with stylized but neat features. The head from a larger "concubine" or fertility figure, which would have been buried with a deceased male. In choice condition. Seen mostly in bone, rare in this material. Height: 1". For those that insist the Egyptians were only black Africans, here is the evidence!
Estimated Value $375 - 475.
Cf. Walters Art Gallery, Ivories, no. 17.
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