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Archaic Boeotian Terracotta Female Idol w/ TL

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Archaic Boeotian Terracotta Female Idol w/ TL

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Description

Greece, 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 and black striations in linear and zigzag motifs decorate the body. Size: 2.625" W x 5.625" H (6.7 cm x 14.3 cm).

For a few stylistically-similar examples, please see "Idols: The Beginning of Abstract Form." Ariadne Galleries, New York, 1989, pp. 72-73, figs. 45-48.

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.

Provenance: ex-private German collection, acquired at US auction

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Condition

Small nicks to base, body, and head, with fading to much pigmentation, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and nice traces of pigmentation throughout. Old inventory sticker on base.

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Archaic Boeotian Terracotta Female Idol w/ TL

Name: Archaic Boeotian Terracotta Female Idol w/ TL
SKU: 65979967
Price: 500 USD
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