Description:

Western Greece, Archaic Period, ca. 6th to 5th century BCE. A lovely mold-made earthenware protome of a female face, probably a goddess, with a slender visage, comprised of ovoid eyes, a prominent nose, full lips, and a protruding chin. Her arched brows sit just below a curved hairline that stretches from one naturalistic ear to the other, framing her entire profile. All is surmounted by a large headdress. This example would have been painted with bright colors upon completion. It is perforated through the top of the head for suspension, probably in a personal altar in a home. She is set in a modern frame with a cloth matte for easy and elegant display. Size: 3.8" W x 6" H (9.7 cm x 15.2 cm); of frame: 15" W x 17" H (38.1 cm x 43.2 cm)

Provenance: ex-John Hurter collection, Palm Springs, California, USA, acquired prior to 1995

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#178936

  • Condition: Professionally repaired with some restoration. Age commensurate wear with nicks and abrasions as shown, but otherwise very nice with good remaining detail and some small areas of remaining pigment. Set in a modern frame with cloth matte and a suspension loop on verso for display.

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