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Ancient Greek Terracotta Female Protome
$12,500
£9,467.59
€10,873.20
CA$17,516.59
A$19,044.06
CHF 10,097.18
MX$228,290.03
NOK 128,330.03
SEK 117,567.75
DKK 81,263.40
About the Item
Mould-made, with white slip, this large terracotta female protome is as lively as she is enchanting. She wears a stephane and a himation with dark blue zigzags along the edge. The himation is pulled up over the top of her head. Her blond hair emerges from under the headdress, and her face is portrayed with wide, almond-shaped eyes and a slight smile. Disc earrings adorn both ears, and remains of blue and yellow pigment decorate the figure throughout. Likely produced and discovered in Rhodes, such masks were dedicated at sanctuaries and also placed in tombs. They have holes at the top to permit them to be hung up. This beautiful terracotta image would make a wonderful accent to any home and superb addition to any well appointed collection.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Classical Greek (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:5th Century BC
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. A 12500heavily encrusted and flaked surface overall. Possibly plaster infill around the lower edge. Remains of pigment.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: MS.00961stDibs: LU10743247827472
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