Vintage Terracotta Wall Art Set 10 Face Mask Old World Clay Sculptures Greek Bacchus Mouth Of Truth Auction
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Vintage Terracotta Wall Art Set 10 Face Mask Old World Clay Sculptures Greek Bacchus Mouth of Truth
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  • Title: Vintage Terracotta Wall Art Set 10 Face Mask Old World Clay Sculptures Greek Bacchus Mouth of Truth Gallery Maxminimalist Home Decor
  • Description:
    Vintage Terracotta Wall Art Hanging Old World Mouth of Truth Plaque Mini Greek & Bacchus Clay Mask Set, Mediterranean Gallery Wall Art Maxminimalist Home Decor
    ✨ Complete set of vintage terracotta masks, featuring:
    1 Large Plaque: 13.5″ dia × 1″ D,
    classic “Mouth of Truth” (Bocca della Verità ) with intentional modeled crack design
    5 Mini Masks: Satyr, Bacchus, and foliate faces, each ~4″ × 3.5″
    4 Mini Masks: Expressive Greek theater & carnival-style faces, each ~4″ × 3.5″
    Age-appropriate wear and patina
    Intentional modeled “crack” on large plaque, part of the design—not damage
    Minor surface scuffs at high points
    Solid, clean backs; ready to hang
    ✨ Handmade terracotta clay with warm natural patina
    ✨ Original hanging holes/loops intact; solid, display-ready condition
    ✨ Perfect for Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic farmhouse, boho, or maximalist interiors
    ✨ Natural surface variations and tool marks show authentic craftsmanship
    ✨ The Story
    This collection pays homage to Old-World theater and Roman legend.
    The large plaque reproduces the famous Bocca della Verità in Rome, a 1st-century CE marble relief said to bite the hands of liars. It became iconic worldwide after Roman Holiday (1953) with Audrey Hepburn & Gregory Peck.
    The mini masks recall ancient Greek theater masks, Dionysian Bacchic revelry, and protective apotropaic (warding) faces like the Gorgoneion. Popular as mid-20th-century souvenirs, these clay masks connect modern décor with timeless myth and tradition.
    Together, they form a striking Old-World gallery—perfect for an entryway, kitchen, patio, or as a conversation-starting wall set.

    Reserve: $161.00

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    Vintage Terracotta Wall Art Set 10 Face Mask Old World Clay Sculptures Greek Bacchus Mouth of Truth

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