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Lot of 3 Hellenistic Terracotta Female Votive Heads

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Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 1st century CE. A lovely gathering of three mold-formed terracotta female heads for use as votive offerings to the gods. Each head boasts almond-shaped eyes, petite noses, nicely-contoured cheeks, and full lips above slender neck lines. The smallest head has a neatly-arranged coiffure which is parted down the center; the medium-sized head boasts rows of plaited, red-hued hair which terminate with a large bun on the verso; and the largest with segmented braids surrounding her brow and covered with a large veil. Custom museum-quality display stands included. Size: 0.7" W x 1.2" H (1.8 cm x 3 cm); 3.9" H (9.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition

Each head was likely part of a larger figure at one time. Each head has small nicks to neck lines, faces, and coiffures, with light fading to some finer features, and some fading to hair coloration on one head, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits throughout.

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Lot of 3 Hellenistic Terracotta Female Votive Heads

Name: Lot of 3 Hellenistic Terracotta Female Votive Heads
SKU: 130295098
Price: 800 USD
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