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Limestone funerary portrait of a Palmyrene priest (identified by his cylindrical hat -modius-), c. 190-200 AD, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen
Limestone funerary portrait of a Palmyrene priest (identified by his cylindrical hat -modius-), c. 190-200 AD, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen

Besides portraits busts in relief, Palmyrene tombs might also contain portrait statues. Only a few are preserved. This head may be from such a statue, or from an honorific statue set up in the city.

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Taken on: October 26, 2013
Sets appears in:   • The ancient people of Palmyra, Syria    • Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen   
Camera: Nikon D5100, f/4.8, 1/30 sec, 45mm (=67mm), ISO 1250 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Nikon D5100
Aperture: f/4.8
Exposure Time: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Focal Length: 45mm (35mm equivalent: 67mm)
ISO: 1250
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Not Defined
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
Gain Control: High gain up
Color Space: sRGB
Software: Ver.1.01
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Limestone funerary portrait of a Palmyrene priest (identified by his cylindrical hat -modius-), c. 190-200 AD, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen

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