Roman, Palmyra — Relief of robed and veiled priestess holding a patera and staff of authority — 2nd Century A.D

Specimen observed during Antikarts catalog integration. The record is prepared from the technical and provenance information provided by the source. Photographs are preserved as condition evidence at the time of cataloguing.

Item: Relief of robed and veiled priestess holding a patera and staff of authority. Material: Limestone. Culture: Roman, Palmyra. Period: 2nd Century A.D. Dimensions: 265 mm x 170 mm x 75 mm. Condition: Good condition.

Context markers: Roman, Palmyra. Dating indicated: 2nd Century A.D.

Reference record preserved for study, comparison and documentation.

Provenance: Ex American private collection, purchased from a US antiquities dealer (1999) The city grew wealthy from trade caravans; the Palmyrenes became renowned as merchants who established colonies along the Silk Road and operated throughout the Roman Empire. Palmyra's wealth enabled the construction of monumental projects, such as the Great Colonnade, the Temple of Bel, and the distinctive tower tombs. Ethnically, the Palmyrenes combined elements of Amorites, Arameans, and Arabs. The city's social structure was tribal, and its inhabitants spoke Palmyrene (a dialect of Aramaic), while using Greek for commercial and diplomatic purposes. Greco-Roman culture influenced the culture of Palmyra, which produced distinctive art and architecture that combined eastern and western traditions. The city's inhabitants worshiped local Semitic, Mesopotamian, and Arab deities.. Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference. Stored documentary source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-relief-of-priestess-holding-a-patera/.