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Greek terracotta female protome head, Magna Graecia

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Greek terracotta female protome head, Magna Graecia

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Description

A Greek polychrome decorated terracotta female protome head
Magna Graecia / South Italy
3rd-2nd century B.C.E.
Top of head with various applied paper labels, one with handwritten number AL 1130, one printed 118, one remnant printed 55 and with painted number 75633
the head height 4 3/4in (12cm); width 3 3/4in (9.5cm); depth 4in (10cm)
Provenance: Property from a Private Collector.

Condition

Overall height 13 1/2in. With wear commensurate with age. Traces of polychrome decoration. Scattered losses as visible in catalogue photos. Most notable losses to headpiece and nose. Removable from stand.

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Greek terracotta female protome head, Magna Graecia

Name: Greek terracotta female protome head, Magna Graecia
SKU: 99636730
Price: 900 USD
Availability: InStock

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