A good Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Youth ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Seals - Varia For a similar example see

For a similar example see Metropolitan Museum of Art

offering nu-pots were essential vessels used to hold offerings of milk or wine

The Egyptian name for red jasper is khenmet

promoting numerous local artists and sponsoring many cultural events throughout her career

It is possible that this figure was dedicated to such a cult center

A good Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Youth ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Seals - Varia For a similar example seeFrom 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