Hellenistic Greek Pottery Standing Goddess
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**Originally Listed At $250**
Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 323 to 31 BCE. A molded beige terracotta female figure, seen standing on an integrated plinth, with flowing robes and hands at her midsection and the base of her neck. Her hair is drawn back into a tight bun so as to highlight her delicate facial features and slender composure. Possibly meant as a votive offering or a personal symbol of beauty and feminine strength, figures similar to this were a common sight in ancient Greece. Size: 1" L x 1.6" W x 5.625" H (2.5 cm x 4.1 cm x 14.3 cm).
Provenance: private Schroeder collection, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, acquired before 1970
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#123990
Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 323 to 31 BCE. A molded beige terracotta female figure, seen standing on an integrated plinth, with flowing robes and hands at her midsection and the base of her neck. Her hair is drawn back into a tight bun so as to highlight her delicate facial features and slender composure. Possibly meant as a votive offering or a personal symbol of beauty and feminine strength, figures similar to this were a common sight in ancient Greece. Size: 1" L x 1.6" W x 5.625" H (2.5 cm x 4.1 cm x 14.3 cm).
Provenance: private Schroeder collection, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, acquired before 1970
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.
#123990
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Head and neck have been reattached. Surface wear commensurate with age, fading to pigmentation, and earthen encrustations throughout.
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Hellenistic Greek Pottery Standing Goddess
Estimate $400 - $600
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