“The Beauty of Palmyra”
Limestone. Ca. 190—210 CE.
Inv. No. 2795.Copenhagen, New Carlsberg GlyptotekPhoto by Sergey Sosnovskiy
“The Beauty of Palmyra”.
Limestone. Ca. 190—210 CE.
Inv. No. 2795.
Copenhagen, New Carlsberg Glyptotek
(København, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek).
Description:
For beauty and wealth of jewellery, this unknown lady remains matchless. Eyes and jewels had glass inlays to accentuate the painted surfaces. The traits are Indian and bear witness to Palmyra’s wideranging trading network.
Credits:
Keywords: γλυπτική sculptura sculpture sculptural scultura skulptur asia minor απεικόνιση portrait portraiture ritratto ritrattistica porträtmalerei porträt limestone relief female the beauty of palmyra headstone a noble woman lady from tombstone gravestone garment garments clothes clothing hairdo hairstyle coiffure bracelet bangle finger-ring ring necklace headgear headdress paint painted colour color coloured coloration colors colouration colours inv no 2795
