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Roman Bronze Sculpture of a Priestess - FZ.177
Origin: Syria
Circa: 100
AD
to 300
AD
Dimensions:
4" (10.2cm) high
x 1.25" (3.2cm) wide
Catalogue: V1
Collection: Classical
Style: Roman
Medium: Bronze
£6,000.00
Location: UAE
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This exquisite draped statuette perhaps
represents a Roman Empress in the guise of a
Syrian priestess. Her tall, conical hat no doubt
carries a ritual significance. The Severan dynasty,
with its Syrian connections, encouraged the
worship of the sun god Elagabalus. This may
provide a clue to the statue's origins. Though
this small figure has always carried herself with
erect dignity, time has lent her an even greater
grandeur.
- (FZ.177)
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