Beautiful Hellenistic Greek Pottery Head of Goddess
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Description
Greece, Hellenistic, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. A miniature terracotta head depicting a goddess, possibly Aphrodite, the goddess of romantic love, with her head tipped ever so slightly to the left, her visage presenting veristic facial features, and a fanciful coiffure with hair pulled back in segmented tresses to a neat chignon at the nape of her neck. The goddess' elegant, oval face is sensitively modeled so as to present naturalistic features, this realism being very characteristic of the Hellenistic period, with a rounded forehead, large and generously lidded almond-shaped eyes, a fine browline that arches gracefully and merges with the bridge of her nose, a soft rounded chin, and full, bow-shaped, pursed lips. A stunning example of Hellenistic artistry. Custom stand. Size: 1.5" L x 1" W x 1.5" H (3.8 cm x 2.5 cm x 3.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Peter Arnovick collection, San Francisco, CA
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#117625
Provenance: Ex-Peter Arnovick collection, San Francisco, CA
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.
#117625
Condition
A fragment with small losses to tip of nose, edge of chignon, cheeks, and segmented tresses. Mineral deposits scattered across the surface.
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Beautiful Hellenistic Greek Pottery Head of Goddess
Estimate $500 - $700
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