Hellenistic Terracotta Female Head

Object Description

A Greek terracotta female head fragment from the Hellenistic period. The face has been delicately rendered with naturalistic facial features, offering a peaceful expression. The attributes are now slight worn due to age. Her hair is parted neatly in the centre and placed in an up-do, crowned with a diadem. Her elegant neck extends downwards, but is heavily truncated. The hollow head is mounted on a custom-made stand.

Date: Circa 6th – 2nd Century BC

Object History

Acquired Bonhams, London, 29 April 2009, Lot 147. From the collection of Jacques Schotte (1928 – 2007) Belgium, 1950’s onwards.

Object Condition

Fine Condition, fragmentary. Cracks to the reverse along with some minor holes consistent with age.

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