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THBEtruscan Pottery Head of a Young Female
Lot 74a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Classical World, Etruria (Italy), ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A stunning mold-made terracotta votive depicting the head of a young woman. Supported by an elegantly long neck, her visage displays the epitome of classical beauty with generously lidded, almond-shaped eyes beneath a straight brow, a sharp nose, and bowed lips held slightly parted. A characteristically Etruscan coiffure of thick, wavy locks crowns her head, held back by a slender headband, as petite curls peek out onto her temples. The unarticulated verso forms her veil, which gently flares outwards on either side of her graceful neck. Votive heads like this example were placed in temples as forms of requests or offerings to thank the gods. Such offerings were especially prolific during times of conflict. This example is particularly fine, with wonderfully preserved details. Size: 4.75" L x 4.75" W x 7.75" H (12.1 cm x 12.1 cm x 19.7 cm)
In some ways, the ancients of the Classical World were not very different from us. Just like today, youth and beauty were idealized, and flawless facial features represented purity and innocence. Scholars have posited that Etruscan portrayals like this example probably did not represent individuals. Nevertheless, this bust and others like it have incredibly lifelike details; just look at those eyes and gently parted lips! What's more, this visage would have been beautifully painted to imbue it with even more humanity.
Provenance: private New York, USA collection; ex-private New York, New York, USA collection, acquired 2021; ex-private Texas collection, USA, acquired from Ishtar Gate Gallery, Houston, before 2000
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#164994Restoration to base. Repaired from 2 pieces with restoration over break lines. Adhesive and string from repair visible on interior. Some light restoration to nose and upper proper left side of face. Expected nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with light earthen deposits on interior.Condition
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