Architectural Decoration Containing a Male Bust

Syrian; Roman

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Syrian; Roman. Architectural Decoration Containing a Male Bust, mid–2nd century C.E.. Limestone, pigment, 24 7/16 x 20 1/2 x 4 5/8 in. (62 x 52 x 11.7 cm) H. of head: 9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden through The Roebling Society, 69.34. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Cultures

Syrian, Roman

Title

Architectural Decoration Containing a Male Bust

Date

mid–2nd century C.E.

Period

Roman Period

Medium

Limestone, pigment

Classification

Architectural Element

Dimensions

24 7/16 x 20 1/2 x 4 5/8 in. (62 x 52 x 11.7 cm) H. of head: 9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm)

Inscriptions

[Delta]A[Phi]NE XPHCTE A[Lambda]Y[Pi]E XAIRE

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden through The Roebling Society

Accession Number

69.34

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