Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Head of Woman

Object Description

A fine Romano-Egyptian terracotta fragment portraying the head of a female. She possesses stylistic traits belonging to both Roman and Egyptian cultures and is mounted on a custom-made stand. Despite the wear to the face due to age, the delicate classical features are still discernible. Her hair is styled upwards in a striking and elaborate manner, forming a towering crown of curls. The back of the head and the outline of a low bun are also carved to imitate hair texture. There are empty hole in each ear, where earrings would have originally been placed.

Date: 1st century BC-2nd century AD

Object History

North London gentleman, in storage from the 1970’s, then property of a West London gentleman.

Object Condition

Repaired. The obverse features a crack from the top right part of the coiffure to the ear hole. The reverse features a crack from the top left part of the hair to the bottom right. Natural wear due to ageing particularly to the face. Mounted on a custom-made stand. Please note that the measurements provided are including the stand.

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