ancientpeoples:Limestone Portrait Italy c.50-30 BC Roman Limestone portrait head of a woman resembli

ancientpeoples:

Limestone Portrait

Italy

c.50-30 BC

Roman

Limestone portrait head of a woman resembling Cleopatra VII.
Portrait head, with a strongly aquiline nose. The hair is brought in waves to each side, and ends in a long plait, which is coiled at the back of the head. Two small ringlets fall in front of each ear. The lobes of the ears are pierced for earrings. There is no diadem, which would indicate royalty.

The head has been broken from a statue but is in good condition. The surface is a little weathered, with a few chips missing from the hair and the upper lip. Remains of the rasp survive on the surface, particularly under the chin and around the neck. The ears are pierced for metal earrings to be attached.

Source:British Museum