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Romano-Egyptian Sculptural Rendering Nude Baubo
Romano-Egyptian Sculptural Rendering Nude Baubo
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Egyptian, Roman Period, ca. 1st century CE. A lively terracotta sculptural rendering of Baubo, goddess of ribald jocularity. She is nude, legs spread, a vase atop her head with a long veil hanging down one side. Traces of pink and white paint remaining. Baubo is an old woman in Greek mythology who jested with Demeter when Demeter was mourning the loss of her daughter, Persephone. She is also known as Iambe. A rare type. Size: 4.8" W x 4.8" H (12.2 cm x 12.2 cm)

Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World , vol. XXII (2011), no. 190.

Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York City, New York, USA, acquired in 2006; ex-Berge, Paris, France; ex-private French collection

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Condition
Professionally repaired and restored with some minor chips, nicks, and abrasions as shown, all commensurate with age. Liberal remaining pigments and detail.
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Romano-Egyptian Sculptural Rendering Nude Baubo

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Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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