Archaic Greek Earthenware Protome of Goddess
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**Originally Listed At $250**
Western Greece, Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE. A gorgeous cream-hued protome depicting a goddess. She displays delicate features such as a slender nose, almond-shaped eyes, slender cheeks, and full lips in a slight smile known as the Archaic smile. Her brow is covered with rows of braided hair held in place by a large headdress, of which the top is pierced for mounting. A delicate depiction of beauty in the ancient world! Size: 4.5" H (11.4 cm); 5.75" H (14.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-private Swiss collection
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Western Greece, Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE. A gorgeous cream-hued protome depicting a goddess. She displays delicate features such as a slender nose, almond-shaped eyes, slender cheeks, and full lips in a slight smile known as the Archaic smile. Her brow is covered with rows of braided hair held in place by a large headdress, of which the top is pierced for mounting. A delicate depiction of beauty in the ancient world! Size: 4.5" H (11.4 cm); 5.75" H (14.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-private Swiss collection
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.
#124201
Condition
Expected surface wear commensurate with age, minor losses to facial features and around peripheries, with previous adhesive backing residue visible on reverse. An old collection sticker with "244" is visible on stand.
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Archaic Greek Earthenware Protome of Goddess
Estimate $500 - $750
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