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**Originally Listed At $300**

Ancient Greece, ca. late 5th to 4th century BCE. A wonderful set of three mold-formed terracotta votive heads meant to be left as offerings at a temple or a shrine. The heads depict elegant feminine visages with wavy hair set beneath a diadem, delicate almond eyes, petite noses, and full lips. Each head is drilled through the bottom for mounting, making this a fabulous addition to any collection of ancient art! Custom museum-quality display stands included. Size of largest (red-orange): 1.5" H (3.8 cm); 3" H (7.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Dr. G. S. collection, Nuremberg, Germany; ex-collection of Hans Piehler (1874 - 1961)

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Condition

Each head was likely part of a set of larger statues. Red-orange head has wear to face and neck line with some old mounting material along neck. Each head has age-commensurate surface wear, fading to finer facial features, and some minor chips along neck lines and faces. Light earthen deposits throughout.

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Lot of 3 Greek Terracotta Votive Heads

Name: Lot of 3 Greek Terracotta Votive Heads
SKU: 66706195
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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