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Palmyra similarities – female portraits from Syria

Limestone head of a woman wearing a turban (a sakkos-like garment), and a long simple earrings with a bead (gold, pearl, glass). 3rd century, probably from Syria. In the Medelhavsmuseet, Sweden, Inv. no. MM 1975:007
Palmyra similarities – women portraits from Cyprus. Veil and a headband