Greek, Boeotian, Archaic Period, ca. 550 BCE. A hand-built terracotta female figure of a characteristically abstract style, the columnar body with outstretched, diminutive arms, a long neck rising to a bird-like face with a prominent, pointed nose, and a grand volute projecting from the polos atop the head. Painted red striations and curvilinear motifs decorate the body and a red pomegranate necklace adorns the neck. Size: 6.625" H (16.8 cm)

See a similar Boeotian female figure with a bird-like face and a curl or frill adorning the forehead in "Idols: The Beginning of Abstract Form" published by Ariadne Galleries, New York, 1989, fig. 47, p. 72.

A Boeotian terracotta female figure of a similar form sold for $6,875 at Christie's New York, Sale 2755, Lot 69, 13 December 2013 (with additional Sotheby's provenance) - https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-boeotian-terracotta-female-figure-archaic-period-5747530-details.aspx

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#135285

Repair to the nose (small piece reattached to lower end). Loss to projecting polos on head. Chip to back edge of base. Normal surface wear but nice red-painted details remain. Areas of encrustation as shown.