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Portrait of Bat'a

late 2nd–early 3rd century

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Title: Portrait of Bat'a

Date: late 2nd–early 3rd century

Geography: Syria, Palmyra

Medium: Limestone

Dimensions: H. 21 1/4 × W. 14 15/16 × D. 7 7/8 in. (54 × 38 × 20 cm)

Credit Line: Musée de Grenoble, Grenoble, MG 1578

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