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Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Head
Lot: 126
Circa 100 BC.
From Timna cemetery, Western Aden protectorate in South Yemen.
Approximate dimensions: 3 5/8 high x 2 1/2 wide x 2 deep..
From the collection of Robert Leroy Shalkop, former archaeologist at the Smithsonian, author of two books, and former director of the Everhart Museum, Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, and Anchorage Museum.
Condition: Wear and aging throughout. Back of head unfinished. Eye sockets empty. Cut to neck so it can stand upright.