Ancient Greek Hellenistic Terracotta Head of a Female

Object Description

An ancient Greek terracotta hollow-moulded head fragment of a female figure from the Hellenistic period. The figure is depicted with hair braided towards the back of her head ending in a bun at the nape. Her facial features are rendered naturalistically, considerably clear and evident. The head has been modelled in a two-part mould: traces of the joining seam can be seen at the mid-way point vertically. The piece was probably part of a bigger statue.

The piece is supplied with a custom-made stand.

Date: Circa 3rd-1st Century BC

Object History

From the collection of the late Madame Suzanne Gozlan, thence by descent.

Object Condition

Fine condition with signs of ageing. Fragmentary at the top.

Object Details