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Ancient Greek Terracotta Head of a Goddess
Ancient Greek Terracotta Head of a Goddess
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Description
Greece, ca. 4th century CE. A gorgeous pottery head of a goddess. She has a sensitive and naturalistic face, clearly from the Classical period; she wears a headdress and large earrings (one of which remains) and has elaborately coiffed hair. This may have been a votive offering for a temple or made to be a copy of a larger, possibly bronze, statue. The remains of a darker, reddish paint are still visible. Size: 1.1" W x 1.75" H (2.8 cm x 4.4 cm)

Provenance: Ex-NYC collection, Ex English collection

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#117758
Condition
Loss to one earring, with wear to paint as shown.
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Ancient Greek Terracotta Head of a Goddess

Estimate $500 - $750
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Starting Price $200
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