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Extremely realistic Roman bust of woman

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Extremely realistic Roman bust of woman
Extremely realistic Roman bust of woman

Extremely realistic marble Roman bust of a middle-aged woman. The bust was found in 1971 at the bottom of a well in the Athenian Agora. The object was excavated in surprisingly perfect condition. Dated to the 2nd century CE.

A photo showing the moment of the discovery of the bust
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