Nabataean Culture, 3rd-1st century BC. A rectangular limestone stele fragment with carved male face of a dignitary with small D-shaped ears with scroll detailing, slit mouth and sharp nose with brow-ridge, scaphoid eye-sockets to accept inserts; mounted on a custom-made stand. 6.5 kg total, 31cm including stand (12 1/4"). Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a West German collection, Cologne.