A good Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Youth ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Gods & Goddesses Abie further developed her skills

Abie further developed her skills as an artist to become an extraordinarily talented colorist and designer

EM 8105 (b) and EM 8112

Remains on white collection label on base

Between 1943 and 1949

A good Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Youth ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Gods & Goddesses Abie further developed her skillsFrom a funerary relief, this beautifully carved portrait head of a young man is characteristic of the prosperous caravan city of Palmyra during the first three centuries CE. Here, he models a full head of thick wavy locks brushed forward, a light mustache is depicted by straight incised lines above contoured bow shaped lips that offer a slight smile. In symmetrical proportions to the oval face, his small nose is straight, while his ears, protruding