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| HELLENISTIC MARBLE HEAD OF ARSINOE III PHILOPATOR, 246-204 BC Sister and wife of Ptolemy IV, she took active part in the government as far as was tolerated by the all-powerful minister Sosibius. She rode at the head of the army to fight Antiochus the Great at the battle of Raphia in 217 BC. She was the mother of Ptolemy V. Ex Audebeau collection, Paris, acquired in Egypt in the 19th century. Later 3rd Century BC H. 6 1/4 in. (16 cm.) BPM01 $17,500 Sales |
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