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Near Eastern South Arabian Yemeni Stone Face

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Near Eastern South Arabian Yemeni Stone Face

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An undated archaistic naive carved limestone head in 1st century BC style with reserved features including scaphoid mouth and eyes, triangular nose, scrolled ears. Such stone heads were placed in recesses in tall stele that were placed over the grave of the deceased and where offerings were made to the departed soul. 910 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Property of a West London gentleman; acquired between 1980-2010.