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Greek Cypriot Limestone Head of Male Votary

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Greek Cypriot Limestone Head of Male Votary

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100% of the Hammer price of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals!

**Originally Listed At $2500**

Ancient Cyprus, Archaic Period, 7th to 6th century BCE. Getting hard to find and very desirable! Carved limestone head of a male, he wears a pointed cap his face beardless and in typical almost triangular form, eyes almond shaped and lips pursed, the back of his head flat suggesting it was set into a niche. Size: 2.75" W x 5.125" H (7 cm x 13 cm); 7.5" H (19 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-private New York City collection acquired around 1990

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Condition

Once part of a full figure, body now missing; features softened with age, most of nose missing, but no repairs or restoration

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