WHA_409JN

Carved stone heads with coloured glass inlays. These two stone heads were probably originally set into hollowed niches and inscribed with the names of individuals. They're carved from fine calcite-alabaster, a stone typically used by ancient South Arabian craftsmen. 1st Century BC and 1st Century AD

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Carved stone heads with coloured glass inlays. These two stone heads were probably originally set into hollowed niches and inscribed with the names of individuals. They're carved from fine calcite-alabaster, a stone typically used by ancient South Arabian craftsmen. 1st Century BC and 1st Century AD