Roman fragment with the head of a man, c.2nd century AD
Marble
Height: 22cm
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Further images
Head from a larger scene on a sarcophagus, possibly a portrait, showing a togate, clean-shaven male.His head turned slightly to the right, he has a furrowed brow giving him an...
Head from a larger scene on a sarcophagus, possibly a portrait, showing a togate, clean-shaven male.His head turned slightly to the right, he has a furrowed brow giving him an air of concentration and importance. His short hair is neatly brushed and reveals deeply carved ears. His lips are plump and highly naturalistic. The back of the piece is flat and roughly chiselled. The fragment has some chipping to the surface, particularly effecting the nose, but is without restoration.
Provenance
Mrs S. Pneumaticos, London, UK; acquired June 1967Private collection, London, UK; by descent from the above
