Lot Details
Lot 319
South Arabian Alabaster Head Stele
Yemen, circa 3rd Century BC
A finely made memorial stele, carved from slightly mottled beige stone, the relief face comprising two large, almond-shaped eyes, triangular nose, and ovoid mouth.
24 1/2 x 10 7/8 x 4 1/8 inches (62.2 x 27.7 x 10.5 cm)
C Estate of Herbert Kasper
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
Sold for $28,350 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Nicks around the edges; the sides and back left unfinished. Inherent cracks in the stone. Some losses from the ridge of the nose and from the lower lid of the left eye.
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