Greek Terracotta Female Votive Figure
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Description
Ancient Greece, Classical Period, ca. 6th to 5th century BCE. A hollow-molded votive figure depicting a seated female wearing a lengthy chiton and himation while holding her arms elegantly atop her thighs. The woman sits atop an integral throne and wears a broad diadem atop her neatly arranged coiffure replete with bangs draped atop her shoulders. Traces of white pigment suggest this votive was painted in bright pigments at one time. Size: 1.6" W x 3.7" H (4.1 cm x 9.4 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#157096
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#157096
Condition
Softening to some finer details, fading to pigment, and one stable hairline fissure along bottom periphery, otherwise intact and very good. Light remains of original pigment.
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Greek Terracotta Female Votive Figure
Estimate $200 - $300
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