Ca. AD 190 - 217. A marble head of the Empress Julia Domna, wife of the Emperor Septimius Severus, depicted with well-defined features typical of the Severan dynasty. The characteristic melon hairstyle, is depicated with horizontal streaks, along with the penetrating gaze and well-defined pupils, are unmistakable and recurring elements in the portraits of this particular empress. Type Leptis A. For similar see: Torlonia collection, Cat. 20, p. 163; Vatican Museum, inv. 2210 Size: 300mm x 240mm; Weight: 21.3kg Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. French collection; 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.