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Syrian. <em>Head of a Priest</em>, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegA_print_bw.jpg)
Syrian. Head of a Priest, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegA_print_bw.jpg)
Syrian. <em>Head of a Priest</em>, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. Head of a Priest, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. <em>Head of a Priest</em>, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegID_L512_55_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. Head of a Priest, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegID_L512_55_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. <em>Head of a Priest</em>, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegID_L512_57_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. Head of a Priest, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegID_L512_57_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. <em>Head of a Priest</em>, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegC_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. Head of a Priest, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegC_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. <em>Head of a Priest</em>, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegD_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. Head of a Priest, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegD_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. <em>Head of a Priest</em>, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegID_L512_59_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. Head of a Priest, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegID_L512_59_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. <em>Head of a Priest</em>, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegID_L512_53_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. Head of a Priest, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegID_L512_53_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. <em>Head of a Priest</em>, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegE_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. Head of a Priest, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegE_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. <em>Head of a Priest</em>, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegB_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. Head of a Priest, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegB_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. <em>Head of a Priest</em>, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegF_print_bw.jpg)

Syrian. Head of a Priest, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegF_print_bw.jpg)

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Head of a Priest

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

CULTURES Syrian; Roman
MEDIUM Limestone
DATES 2nd century C.E.
DIMENSIONS 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 71.36
CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Syrian. Head of a Priest, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegA_print_bw.jpg)
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Syrian. <em>Head of a Priest</em>, 2nd century C.E. Limestone, 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 in. (32 x 21 x 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 71.36. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.36_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

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