Ca. 200 BC - 100 AD. An alabaster face stele depicting a stylized human face. The facial features are defined but abstracted, with a high degree of symmetry and a focus on the details of the eyes and nose. The face typically has an idealized appearance, with the subject often appearing to be both serious and composed. The Qatabanian culture is renowned for its alabaster face steles, which have become symbols of the region’s rich and varied history.Size: L:185mm / W:130mm ; 2.36kgProvenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.