A good Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Youth ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Gods & Goddesses and specialized construction methods

and specialized construction methods

5 cm (62”) x 127 cm (50”)

Between the Desert and the Moon: Central and Western Desert Artists

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A good Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Youth ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Gods & Goddesses and specialized construction methodsFrom a funerary relief, this beautifully carved portrait head of a young man is characteristic of the prosperous caravan city of Palmyra during the first three centuries CE. Here, he models a full head of thick wavy locks brushed forward, a light mustache is depicted by straight incised lines above contoured bow shaped lips that offer a slight smile. In symmetrical proportions to the oval face, his small nose is straight, while his ears, protruding