A frontally oriented woman's head. The face is rounded, and the neck is rather thin. The hairline is sharply demarcated and parted symmetrically in the middle above the forehead. The anterior aspect of the cranial vault is crowned by a small diadem. The eyes are wide open; the eyelids are easily distinguishable. The eyebrows are thick and symmetrical. The nasal ridge is short and straight. The lips are fleshy and well modeled. The chin is round and prominent. The occiput is roughly executed, and the lumpy nape is unfinished.
The head is horizontally broken at the neck. It is in good condition. The surface is covered by a thin, transparent, brownish opalescent patina.
Provenance: Buṣrā, acquired by the Museum in 1943.
Era: probably second or third century CE.
Substance: basalt.
Dimensions: H 26.2 cm, W 15.9 cm, D 18.3 cm.
Text: adapted from Weber (p. 89).
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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