Description:

Egypt, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A stucco statue of a woman with luxurious clothing painted onto her form. She stands with one knee slightly bent, her hands out to the sides, and her head angled downward. She is depicted wearing a large pectoral, a flowing robe, and a tall headdress; her black-painted hair hangs down to her shoulders. The lack of pigment on her back indicates that she was made to be set into a niche or altar, facing outward towards the viewer. Who does the figure represent? Although she may be a goddess, it seems more likely that she represents an elite woman. Her headdress and hairstyle look very similar to ones known from women's stucco mummy masks from the Romano-Egyptian world. Size: 2.9" W x 8.05" H (7.4 cm x 20.4 cm); 8.5" H (21.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection, ex Charles Ede, London, England; ex C. Rambaud private collection, Brompton, England; ex M. Ghez, acquired prior to WWII

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#132510

  • Condition: One large piece reattached at base; otherwise in excellent condition, with nice remaining pigment.

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