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Female head, possibly of a Ptolemaic Queen

Female head, possibly of a Ptolemaic Queen

Greek

Marble head completely broken away at back of head. Damage to nose and left eye. Hair parted in the middle. Deep set eyes and full rounded lips. Projecting chin battered.

White marble with buff skin (or soiling)

Hellenistic period

Sculpture