Fragment of a right breast and drapery
Fragment
4th century (made)
4th century (made)
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This right breast and drapery fragment of a statue or bust in porphyry is probably 4th century Egypto-Roman. This fragment is similar in style to the bust of a man from Athribis in the Museum at Cairo.
Object details
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Title | Fragment of a right breast and drapery (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | carved porphyry |
Brief description | Fragment of a right breast and drapery, carved porphyry, probably Egypt, 4th century |
Physical description | A fragment from a statue or bust, showing the portion of a breast and drapery. |
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Credit line | Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
Object history | Together with A.1-1925, bought by W.L. Hildburgh from a dealer near the Forum in Rome. Upon acquisition, the fragment was stylistically linked to a bust of a man from Arthritis at Cairo Museum (inv. no. 7257; see departmental records). |
Summary | This right breast and drapery fragment of a statue or bust in porphyry is probably 4th century Egypto-Roman. This fragment is similar in style to the bust of a man from Athribis in the Museum at Cairo. |
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Accession number | A.2-1925 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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