Hellenistic Terracotta Female Head Fragment
Hellenistic Terracotta Female Head Fragment
Hellenistic Terracotta Female Head Fragment
Hellenistic Terracotta Female Head Fragment
Hellenistic Terracotta Female Head Fragment
Hellenistic Terracotta Female Head Fragment

Hellenistic Terracotta Female Head Fragment

£ 175.00

A finely modelled, Greek, terracotta, female head fragment from the Hellenistic period. The face has been delicately rendered with classical facial features, including lidded-eyes and a small mouth. Her hair is parted neatly in the centre and placed in a bun at the nape. On top of this elegant hairstyle sits a smooth veil. The hollow head is mounted on a custom-made stand. The fragment displays traces of the original white slip, and was probably part of a larger statue of a goddess or female personification.

Measurements without the stand: (circa) Height 3.2cm x Width 2.8cm.

Date: Circa 3rd - 2nd century BC
Condition: Fine condition. The features are clear, with some wear to the nose. Discolouration of the terracotta. The glue is visible underneath the rod attachment.

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Terracotta figurines are the most common sculpture types found across Hellenistic sites. They vary from simple crude figures to finely rendered creations. Although present in a variety of different circumstances, a common usage was as a votive offering in funerary and sanctuary contexts. Terracotta figures were cheap to make and easily replicable, making them well suited for this purpose.

To find out more about votive offerings, please read our relevant blog post: Ancient Greek Votive Offerings in Antiquity: Gifts to the Gods

Weight 29.7 g
Dimensions W 2.5 x H 5.8 cm
Culture

Pottery and Porcelain

Region

Reference: For a similar item,The British Museum, item 1868.0705.85

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