Greek Miniature Terracotta Head of a Woman
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Greece, Boeotia, Tanagra, Hellenistic period, ca. 3rd century CE. A pretty miniature head of a woman, with youthful features and her hair drawn back from her face into a bun. Original traces of white pigment remain over much of the face. This may depict a goddess like Aphrodite, known for her beauty, or possibly a real noble woman. Comes with custom stand. Size: 0.7" L x 0.55" W x 0.8" H (1.8 cm x 1.4 cm x 2 cm); height on stand: 1.8" (4.6 cm)
Provenance: private Bavaria, Germany collection of D.S., active in collecting from the 1960's to 1978
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#123305
Greece, Boeotia, Tanagra, Hellenistic period, ca. 3rd century CE. A pretty miniature head of a woman, with youthful features and her hair drawn back from her face into a bun. Original traces of white pigment remain over much of the face. This may depict a goddess like Aphrodite, known for her beauty, or possibly a real noble woman. Comes with custom stand. Size: 0.7" L x 0.55" W x 0.8" H (1.8 cm x 1.4 cm x 2 cm); height on stand: 1.8" (4.6 cm)
Provenance: private Bavaria, Germany collection of D.S., active in collecting from the 1960's to 1978
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.
#123305
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Head is a fragment from a larger body. However, the head is in excellent condition.
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Greek Miniature Terracotta Head of a Woman
Estimate $400 - $600
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