A good Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Youth ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Seals - Varia the youthful god of wine

the youthful god of wine

offering nu-pots were essential vessels used to hold offerings of milk or wine

For ring style comparison: Patricia F

8 cm)Provenance: Private English collection

and referred to this place as the 'Field of Malachite"

A good Palmyrene Limestone Portrait Head of a Youth ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Seals - Varia the youthful god of wineFrom a funerary relief, this beautifully carved portrait head of a young man is characteristic of the prosperous caravan city of Palmyra during the first three centuries CE. Here, he models a full head of thick wavy locks brushed forward, a light mustache is depicted by straight incised lines above contoured bow shaped lips that offer a slight smile. In symmetrical proportions to the oval face, his small nose is straight, while his ears, protruding