Greece, Archaic period, ca. 6th to early 5th century BCE. A mold-made terracotta bust of an elegant female face with a dramatic expression featuring almond shaped eyes, arched brows, a relatively naturalistic nose, and that quintessential Archaic smile, all framed by an attractive headdress or a curly coiffure adorned by a flowing veil - this visage above the generous expanse of her unarticulated neck and chest. Such an image most likely represented an idealized goddess rather than a realistic portrait of an individual. Size: 1.875" W x 2.875" H (4.8 cm x 7.3 cm); 3.5" H (8.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000

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Expected surface wear commensurate with age and minor losses to peripheries as shown. Areas of white and russet deposits grace the surface as well.