carved in the round during the time of Cleopatra, of the type known to be a Priest of Isis, turned to his right, with stern face, square jaw, grooved folds flanking the nostrils, and wide-set eyes, a deep circular hole for a headdress on the crown of the head.
Condition: Heavy losses to the front of the face, particularly the nose and mouth, the ears unfinished which is typical of Alexandrian portraiture of the time. Despite the losses, the piece is beautifully rendered, a most striking and elegant portrait.
Dimensions: Height: 11 3/4 in. (29.9 cm).
Provenance: Private Australian collection, acquired Sotheby's, London, May 6th-7th, 1982, no. 322, illus.
