Head of a Woman

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The enigmatic woman sports the renowned "Octavia hairstyle", a coiffure that bears the seal of approval from Octavia, sister of Augustus and second wife of Anthony, one half of the triumvirate. This hairstyle had its heyday throughout the Late Republic era, maintaining its allure well into the early Imperial period. A section of her tresses is folded elegantly across her forehead in a nodus, while loose strands and intricate braids cascade down her neck.