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Ancient Archaic Etruscan NENFRO Head Of Medusa

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Ancient Archaic Etruscan NENFRO Head Of Medusa

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Ancient Archaic Etruscan NENFRO Head Of Medusa

Etruscan, 6th Century B.C. / Nenfro / H = 15 cm (6 in)

Archaic etruscan nenfro head of Medusa from the shield boss of a colossal Athena statue.

This lot was incorrectly idetified as Roman basalt in the previous ancient art auction.

After further clarification identified as etruscan Nenfro.

Only a few pieces of Etruscan nenfro are distributed in museums worldwide. Especially rare from the Archaic period.

Condition: Fragment.

Provenance:

Swiss private collection Basel.

Purchased from the French art market, Paris.

Before that in French private collection C.F.,

Paris.

Est.: 8’000 – 10’000 CHF / Start: 4’000 CHF

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Ancient Archaic Etruscan NENFRO Head Of Medusa

Name: Ancient Archaic Etruscan NENFRO Head Of Medusa
SKU: 144170030
Price: 8000 CHF
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Estimate CHF 8,000 - CHF 10,000

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