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Large Greek Tanagra Terracotta Head of Goddess

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Large Greek Tanagra Terracotta Head of Goddess

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Description

Ancient Greece, Tanagra, ca. 4th to 3rd century CE. A petite pottery head from a Tanagra type female figure, depicting a fashionable, mortal woman or female character from the New Comedy of Menander, as this was the emphasis of Tanagras as opposed to depicting gods and goddesses, with an intricately delineated, wavy coiffure parted in the middle of her hairline and crowned by an applied headband or diadem wearing one round earring. She presents a tranquil expression comprised of almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose, and pursed lips. Black, wood block mount. Size: head itself measures 2.25" W x 3.125" H (5.7 cm x 7.9 cm); 4.25" H (10.8 cm) with mount

Provenance: Ex - Albanese collection

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Condition

A fragmentary head from a larger figure with some areas of abrasion. Nevertheless a very good example with some remaining white pigment.

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Large Greek Tanagra Terracotta Head of Goddess

Name: Large Greek Tanagra Terracotta Head of Goddess
SKU: 46822363
Price: 400 USD
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Estimate $700 - $900

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