Palmyra Funerary Sculpture of a Priest

Description:
Three quarters of a funerary marker depicting a bust of a priest. One of seven funerary busts looted from a tomb in Palmyra, Syria.
Additional Information: Six lines in Palmyrene on the right side of the priest's head: "This image is for Salamallat son of Ogga, son of Malku that he did by 'Abdela son Salamallat son of 'Abdela after his death for the honor '"
Category Sculpture
Materials Limestone
Measurements Height: 19.69 in; Width: 16.54 in
Time Period 2nd - 3rd Century AD



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