Western Greek Earthenware Protome of Goddess
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Western Greece, Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE. A finely-detailed terracotta protome of a goddess with bulb-shaped locks of hair framing her visage and a large headdress cascading across her shoulders. Her face is accentuated by almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, puffy cheeks, a prominent chin, and thin lips which are slightly parted. Examples like this would have been brightly colored upon completion, and some brown and red pigmentation remnants are still visible. Middle of reverse side drilled for mounting. Size: 5.125" H (13 cm); 5.5" H (14 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-private Swiss collection
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#124203
Western Greece, Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE. A finely-detailed terracotta protome of a goddess with bulb-shaped locks of hair framing her visage and a large headdress cascading across her shoulders. Her face is accentuated by almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, puffy cheeks, a prominent chin, and thin lips which are slightly parted. Examples like this would have been brightly colored upon completion, and some brown and red pigmentation remnants are still visible. Middle of reverse side drilled for mounting. Size: 5.125" H (13 cm); 5.5" H (14 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-private Swiss collection
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.
#124203
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Age-commensurate surface wear, losses to nose and along peripheries, with earthen and mineral deposits throughout.
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Western Greek Earthenware Protome of Goddess
Estimate $300 - $450
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