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THBGreek Terracotta Gorgoneion Antefix Fragment
Lot 58
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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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Magna Graecia, South Italic Colonies, ca. 4th century BCE. A mold-made earthenware antefix depicting a Gorgoneion or the head of a Gorgon - a frightening beast-like female creature seen as early as the days of Homer that continued to be used as a monstrous symbol throughout the Roman period. Antefixes usually took the form of heads, either of humans or mythological creatures like this example. In addition to serving a decorative purpose, these architectural sculptures also covered and protected any exposed wooden sections of the building from the elements. This example, of a rounded shape, depicts a marvelous frontal head of a Gorgon, one of three mythological sisters of the ancient Greek world whose hideous visages embodied the most horrifying aspects of death and the supernatural, with heavy-lidded eyes, a broad nose, and a closed-lipped smile, all surrounded by a serpentine coiffure of undulating tresses. Size: 4.875" W x 5.75" H (12.4 cm x 14.6 cm)
Known for their potent gazes that could turn one to stone, Gorgons were favored as architectural ornaments because it was believed that they would protect those within.
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Ancient Resource, Los Angeles, California, USA, August 6th, 2017 auction (lot 134); ex-United Kingdom collection, acquired in the early 1990s
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#153217Fragment of a larger piece. Expected nicks, chips, and abrasions as shown, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with impressive remaining detail and nice earthen deposits in areas.Condition
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