Fragment of a Plaque with a Standing Woman, 4th century

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Fragment of a Plaque with a Standing Woman, 4th century, Made in Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Bone, Overall: 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 x 1/16 in. ( x x cm), Ivories-Bone, Colored wax originally filled the zones between the areas carved in relief. The relief would then clearly have shown a richly dressed woman holding a tray on which may rest a pair of gold bracelets. The figure may be a serving girl or Chresis, who personified the good use of acquired wealth

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Size: 2497px × 4692px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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