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Ancient Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. A hollow-molded terracotta figure depicting a youthful male standing atop a corseted cylindrical pedestal. The slender figure dons a lengthy himation and bends his right arm atop his chest in a gesture of respect. His exaggerated clavicle and narrow neck taper upwards to form his head which bears almond eyes and puffy cheeks beneath a shaggy coiffure. Size: 2.7" W x 8.625" H (6.9 cm x 21.9 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#157794
Condition
Figure repaired from a few large pieces around feet, back, and lower body with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines and reattached to top of pedestal. Light encrustations and softening to some finer details. Nice earthen deposits throughout.