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Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Bust of Minerva

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Egypt, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A beautiful pottery bust of Minerva - Greek Athena - the Roman goddess of war and wisdom, crowned by her signature Corinthian helmet with an annular shield featured at her left shoulder. The billowing folds of a toga drape her chest, falling beneath her fleshy neck, as she gazes forth from deep-set eyes above a narrow nose, full cheeks, and a petite smile. Her braided coiffure is pushed behind her ears and falls gently to her sloped shoulders. Minerva was the Roman interpretation of the Greek goddess Athena; the Romans did not stress her warrior aspects, but instead her wisdom and knowledge. Together with Jupiter and Juno, she formed part of the Capitoline Triad, the very center and focus of Roman state religion. Size: 5.8" W x 9" H (14.7 cm x 22.9 cm); 9.8" H (24.9 cm) on included custom stand.

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Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired in the 1980s; ex-old French collection

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Condition

Professionally repaired and restored with resurfacing to the upper area of the face. Light weathering to surface, as commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with great preservation of detail and mineral deposits to surface.

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Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Bust of Minerva

Name: Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Bust of Minerva
SKU: 147310048
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,400 - $3,600

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