Roman Alabaster Relief - 3 Women Holding Torches
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fascinating alabaster carving of three women - all depicted standing, dressed in identical draped clothing. The two whose heads remain have identical hair, although the one at the center wears a crescent-shaped crown or headdress atop her hair, which is parted at the center, with locks falling to both shoulders. All three hold what appear to be torches in both of their hands. The two whose faces remain have neutral expressions, with large eyes, wide noses, small mouths, and youthful countenances. Who are these women? The crescent-shaped crown may signify that the woman in the center is the goddess Luna, who was associated with the moon, but the identical appearance of the others suggests that they do not represent goddesses. Instead, they may be Vestal Virgins, or other priestesses. Size: 8.75" W x 10.25" H (22.2 cm x 26 cm); 11.75" H (29.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, purchased between 2015 and 2016 at Arthur Erickson antiques, Portland, Oregon, USA; ex-Tom Cederlind estate collection, Portland, Oregon, USA, collected 2006-2007
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#151183
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fascinating alabaster carving of three women - all depicted standing, dressed in identical draped clothing. The two whose heads remain have identical hair, although the one at the center wears a crescent-shaped crown or headdress atop her hair, which is parted at the center, with locks falling to both shoulders. All three hold what appear to be torches in both of their hands. The two whose faces remain have neutral expressions, with large eyes, wide noses, small mouths, and youthful countenances. Who are these women? The crescent-shaped crown may signify that the woman in the center is the goddess Luna, who was associated with the moon, but the identical appearance of the others suggests that they do not represent goddesses. Instead, they may be Vestal Virgins, or other priestesses. Size: 8.75" W x 10.25" H (22.2 cm x 26 cm); 11.75" H (29.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, purchased between 2015 and 2016 at Arthur Erickson antiques, Portland, Oregon, USA; ex-Tom Cederlind estate collection, Portland, Oregon, USA, collected 2006-2007
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#151183
Condition
One of the heads is lost. The rest of the relief is repaired from three large pieces, with the repairs well done and unobtrusive. Light deposits, mainly in lower profile areas.
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Roman Alabaster Relief - 3 Women Holding Torches
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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