Funerary relief of a woman, from Palmyra (PAL0101)
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Title
Funerary relief of a woman, from Palmyra (PAL0101)
Description
A limestone funerary relief from Palmyra showing the deceased in a robe and headdress, with elaborate jewelry (especially diadem, earrings and brooch). In her left hand she holds a spindle and distaff, tools often associated with women's trade and the household economy. The inscription in the upper left has not been deciphered.
Source
Publisher
Metropolitan Museum, http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/322367
Rights
Metropolitan Museum Open Access Program
Format
Limestone
Language
Identifier
PAL0101
Funerary relief Item Type Metadata
Dimensions
50.8 cm
38 cm
38 cm
Description
Frontal portrait with local dress and jewelry typical of women's portraiture in Palmyra. Long locks of hair indicated behind the ears and on shoulder. Exaggerated eyes with concentric circles for pupils.
Location of Inscription
Upper left portion of relief background.
Letters
Palmyrene script
Findspot
Palmyra. Acquired in New York, 1901.
Current Location (if known)
Metropolitan Museum (01.25.1)
Selected Bibliography
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/322367
Citation
“Funerary relief of a woman, from Palmyra (PAL0101),” WIRE: Women in the Roman East Project, accessed April 19, 2024, https://www.wireproject.org/items/show/78.