Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Head - Bearded Man
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**Originally Listed At $250**
Egypt, Romano-Egyptian Period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A mold-formed terracotta head fragment depicting a man who sports a glorious beard, perhaps representing Jupiter (Greek Zeus). Almond eyes, full lips, gentle eyebrows, and a broad nasal profile create the masculine countenance. Size: 1.3" L x 1.6" W x 2.75" H (3.3 cm x 4.1 cm x 7 cm); 4.7" H (11.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Lake Worth, Florida, USA collection, acquired via descent in April 1997; ex-private American collection in Cyprus, acquired between 1957 to 1969, brought to USA in 1969
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#184398
Egypt, Romano-Egyptian Period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A mold-formed terracotta head fragment depicting a man who sports a glorious beard, perhaps representing Jupiter (Greek Zeus). Almond eyes, full lips, gentle eyebrows, and a broad nasal profile create the masculine countenance. Size: 1.3" L x 1.6" W x 2.75" H (3.3 cm x 4.1 cm x 7 cm); 4.7" H (11.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Lake Worth, Florida, USA collection, acquired via descent in April 1997; ex-private American collection in Cyprus, acquired between 1957 to 1969, brought to USA in 1969
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.
#184398
Condition
Fragment of a larger composition as shown. Loss to nose. Chips and abrasions, otherwise in nice condition. Great preservation to most facial features.
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Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Head - Bearded Man
Estimate $400 - $600
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