Roman Marble Portrait Head of a WomanAn ancient Roman portrait head of a woman. Her hair is styled in a series of even waves that fall loose around the ears and are coiled to form a flat spiral at the nape of the neck. Ca. 244 - 249 AD. Possibly a portrait of Marcia Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, or a contemporary. Formerly in a New York private collection; previously in a French private collection. Inv#: 7401 Price on Request Guaranteed Authentic |
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