The fragments on the right are too mutilated for an accurate identification. The head is that of a man with a full short beard, and hair curling closely about the brow. The facial features have been totally disfigured. Weber (p. 92) suggests a representation of Kronos or Septimius Severus posing capite velato.
Era: Roman (3rd century CE).
Substance: basalt.
Dimensions in cm: H 25, D 22, W 23.
Collection: National Museum of Damascus.
Thomas M. Weber. Sculptures from Roman Syria in the Syrian National Museum of Damascus. Vol I, from Cities and Villages in Central and Southern Syria. Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft. Worms. 2006.
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