Hellenistic Terracotta mask fragment of Dionysus or Silenus - 3rd C BC Greek - with find spot provenance

An ancient Greek terracotta high-relief architectural mask molded from local clay. Recovered in 1966 just north of the road to Ören, the artifact depicts a stylized human face featuring classic Greco-Roman artistic characteristics, including deep-set eyes, a prominent, straight nose bridge, and a softly modeled brow. The back of the fragment is broken, confirming that it was originally integrated into a flat structure. It likely served as a protective or decorative antefix (roof ornament) or a wall relief from a public building, sanctuary, or villa within the ancient city of Adramyttium. 

Provenance - Bennet & Dykes 2026. Previously collection of Gabriele und Wolfgang Leiner, and thence by descent. Gabriele and Wolfgang Leiner are known for their historical research and editorial work, particularly on topics related to Wurttemberg history and historical documents from the region. They are the editors of Gottfried Tobias Ritters Stuttgarter Tagebuch 1809. A copy of Leiner's paperwork is included.

• Maske, Ton: Mask, Clay (Terracotta)
• 1966 Burhaniye: Found or documented in 1966 in Burhaniye (a coastal town and district in Balıkesir Province, Turkey, near the ancient region of Troas/Aeolis).
• Eigenfund, Hügel etwa 1 km nördlich Strasse Burh.-Ören: Personal find, from a hill approximately 1 km north of the road between Burhaniye and Ören. (Ören is famous for being the site of the ancient Greek city of Adramyttium).
• Rückseite ausgebrochen, wohl früher Wandverzierung: The back is broken off, likely originally a wall decoration / architectural ornament (such as an antefix or relief plaque).
• Dimensions - 11cm tall without stand. Stand included.