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The Beauty of Palmyra. C. 190-210 A. C. Limestone. Carlsberg
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The Beauty of Palmyra. C. 190-210 A. C. Limestone. Carlsberg
The Beauty of Palmyra. C. 190-210 A.C. Limestone. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark
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Arab Bust Carlsberg Commerce Copenhagen Glyptotek Headdress Inlay Jewel Jewellery Jewelry Limestone Palmyra Richness Syria Syrian Unknown Wealth Wealthy Palmyrene Traits
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The Beauty of Palmyra: A 2nd Century AD Portrait of a Wealthy Syrian Lady from the Glyptotek Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark This exquisite limestone sculpture, believed to date from the 2nd century AD, is a captivating testament to the rich artistic heritage of ancient Palmyra, a prominent city in the eastern Roman Empire located in present-day Syria. The lifelike portrait showcases the refined elegance and sophistication of the Palmyrene civilization, which was renowned for its prosperous trade networks and cultural fusion. The statue represents a woman of high social standing, adorned in an intricately designed headdress, which features an Indian inlay and jewel inlays. Her face, with its distinctively defined traits, exudes an air of regal beauty and grace. The glass jewels embedded in her headdress and the delicate jewelry adorning her arms and wrists further accentuate her wealth and opulence. The statue was discovered in Palmyra and is now part of the extensive collection at the Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. The museum, founded in 1882, is renowned for its impressive collection of ancient sculptures, which includes numerous works from the Roman, Greek, and Egyptian civilizations. The intricate details of this sculpture provide a glimpse into the artistic and cultural achievements of the ancient world, offering us a window into the lives of the wealthy and powerful women of Palmyra during the 2nd century AD. This masterpiece stands as a reminder of the enduring beauty and rich history of the ancient world, which continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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