Roman Terracotta Votive Head of a Woman
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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 $200**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A nicely modeled head of a female, perhaps a goddess, presenting large almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, an aquiline nose, full lips, and elegantly contoured facial planes, all framed by a centrally parted wavy coiffure that is adorned by a lovely diadem with a central round 'jewel' motif. Possibly a votive meant to be left as an offering at a temple or a shrine. Size: 2.875" H (7.3 cm); 4.25" H (10.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#137224
**Originally Listed At $200**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A nicely modeled head of a female, perhaps a goddess, presenting large almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, an aquiline nose, full lips, and elegantly contoured facial planes, all framed by a centrally parted wavy coiffure that is adorned by a lovely diadem with a central round 'jewel' motif. Possibly a votive meant to be left as an offering at a temple or a shrine. Size: 2.875" H (7.3 cm); 4.25" H (10.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA 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.
#137224
Condition
Face repaired from three to five pieces. Nicks to the round 'jewel' on diadem. Nicks and abrasions to neckline as shown.
“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
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“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
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Roman Terracotta Votive Head of a Woman
Estimate $350 - $525
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