Artist:Graeco-Egyptian
Medium: Limestone, stone, pigment
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:1st century B.C.E.–1st century C.E.
Dimensions: 14 x 10 1/4 in. (35.5 x 26 cm)
Collections:
Accession Number: 16.236
Image: 16.236_overall_at_PS11.jpg,after treatment
Catalogue Description: Over life size painted limestone female head probably of a Tyche. Eyes made in the Egyptian manner, pupils of black stone set into cement. Elaborately braided hair unfinished on back of head. Modius on top of head with large hole in top center presumably for attachment of a headdress. Condition: General condition good. Numerous minor chips. There are many white spots. All surfaces appear to have been painted a light yellow with red and black details in the hair.