Relief with the Dioscuri
Marble.
Hadrianic period. Early 2nd century.
Length 97.4 cm.
Christie’s Fine Art Auction House, New York

Relief with the Dioscuri

Marble.
Hadrianic period. Early 2nd century.
Length 97.4 cm.

Christie’s Fine Art Auction House, New York.

Private collection.
Credits:
© 2019. Photo, text: Christie’s Fine Art Auction House (Live Auction 17643, Lot 445).
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