Greek Hellenistic Pottery Figure of Standing Young Man
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Greece, Attica, Hellenistic period, ca. 2nd century BCE. A mold-made votive ceramic figure of a standing young man, nude aside from a flowing cape and crown, with flowing hair. Young men were the ideal of beauty in the ancient Greek world, and the depiction here emphasizes his muscular body. Votive figures were used as offerings in temples, placed into home altars, and often left in graves. Size: 2.85" W x 6.45" H (7.2 cm x 16.4 cm); 7.85" H (19.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection
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#122641
Greece, Attica, Hellenistic period, ca. 2nd century BCE. A mold-made votive ceramic figure of a standing young man, nude aside from a flowing cape and crown, with flowing hair. Young men were the ideal of beauty in the ancient Greek world, and the depiction here emphasizes his muscular body. Votive figures were used as offerings in temples, placed into home altars, and often left in graves. Size: 2.85" W x 6.45" H (7.2 cm x 16.4 cm); 7.85" H (19.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, 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.
#122641
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Figure is fragmentary as shown, with losses below the upper thighs. Repaired at neck. Form still clear.
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Greek Hellenistic Pottery Figure of Standing Young Man
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