London, Italy
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jun 20 2020 - 3 pm BST (4 pm CEST)
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LOT 165:
An hellenistic lapis-lazuli female head.
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Sold for: £950
Start price:
£
500
Estimated price :
€1,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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An hellenistic lapis-lazuli female head.
3rd century B.C.
H: 19 mm
This miniaturistic hardstone head is characterized by a plain oval-shaped face, and a treatment of anatomic details; eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth very refined. The hair are composed of wavy locks, separated by a central line, in two parts and joined on the back of the neck. Presence of a back pillar. The hair style, the anatomy of the face and the presence of a back pillar reminds the egyptian art during the ptolemaic period. Very rare specimen. Probably an a mulet (missing bust ?). Attractive color of the stone.
