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Priest or votary
Cypriote
Greco-Roman Period
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
10.2 cm (4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.347
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
Catalogue Raisonné
Sculpture in Stone (MFA), no. 462.
DescriptionDespite or aside from the peculiarities of carving, the head is in relatively good condition.
The subject wears a diadem, which might suggest he belonged to the Ptolemaic or Roman ruling classes. He does not, however, appear to be a portrait of a known person.
The subject wears a diadem, which might suggest he belonged to the Ptolemaic or Roman ruling classes. He does not, however, appear to be a portrait of a known person.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (from Cyprus); May 16, 1872: purchased by MFA from General Luigi Palma di Cesnola for
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)