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152 - A South Arabian Alabaster Bust of a Wheat Bearer
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A South Arabian Alabaster Bust of a Wheat Bearer Circa 2nd-1st Century B.C. Width 75 cm (29 1/2 inches). Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Loss to the base. Large losses, chips, scratches, and surface wear throughout. Areas of encrustation with significant deposits concentrated in the crevices. Overall in very fine and attractive condition with well preserved carving. See additional images. Affixed to stand with screws. Height with stand 65 cm (25 5/8 inches). Provenance: Private Collection, Switzerland, acquired in the 1970s. Art Market, New York, 2009.
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