Greek bust with white background and shadow

Greek Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman 1-3rd C B.C

£95.00
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Greek bust with white background and shadow
  • Greek bust with white background and shadow
  • Greek Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman 1-3rd C B.C
  • Greek Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman 1-3rd C B.C
  • Greek Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman 1-3rd C B.C
  • Greek bust with white background and shadow
  • Greek Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman 1-3rd C B.C
  • Greek Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman 1-3rd C B.C
  • Greek Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman 1-3rd C B.C
Greek Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman 1-3rd C B.C

Greek Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman 1-3rd C B.C

£95.00
A pleasing bust which features an elaborately dressed hairstyle secured in a prominent bow or topknot, a style highly characteristic of Hellenistic female figurines, particularly those associated with Aphrodite or fashionable mortal women produced in major ancient centers like Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey).
Dimensions - height with stand 6.5cm. Head 4.5cm tall.

Provenance
The reverse side of the artifact features a beautifully preserved 19th-century collector's or museum label that provides vital historical context:
  • Material/Culture: "Greek Terra cotta"
  • Discovery Context: "From Tomb at Castle, Smyrna"
  • Date of Acquisition/Excavation: "1885"
  • Inventory Notation: "68"

 Smyrna was one of the premier workshops in Asia Minor renowned for its exceptionally expressive and fine-grained terracotta craftsmanship. Many of these figures were placed inside tombs as votive offerings.

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