Marble, 3.38 Kg, 30 cm total height. Circa 2nd century AD. The upper half of a statue or stele fully in the round, depicting a noble youth portrayed in high status clothing with hands held together across the chest. The clothing exhibits finely embroidered hemming to the cloak and a detailed collar. A diadem band encircles the brow. Very well preserved with most of the finely executed detail still present including all of the facial features. Professionally mounted to enable full appreciation of its beauty. Reference: see Bonhams sale 16777, 29th April 2009, lots 48-53 for a group of broadly similar busts. Head possibly re-joined, good very fine condition for its age. Purchased from Sotheby's in the 1970's, property of a Lady.