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ANCIENT ROMAN ALABASTER BUST OF THE GOD SERAPIS, ROME CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D

About the Item

Wearing a chiton with a himation draped at the left shoulder, and a modius on the crown of his head, the god's characteristic luxuriant wavy hair falling in ringlets onto his forehead and down his back, the thick beard centrally-parted and falling in tiers of drilled curls, the face finely carved
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU154428551172
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