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THBRoman Terracotta Actor's Mask w/ TL
Lot 38d
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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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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A spectacular mold-made terracotta tragic theater mask presenting a most expressive visage of a satyr comprised of openwork eyes and mouth, a protruding naturalistic nose, dramatic knitted brows above the eyes, and a fabulous wavy coiffure with two goat-like horns and a pair of pinecones above the forehead. Roman masks played a very critical part in ancient theatrical productions. They usually portrayed striking expressions which could be read from the all parts of the theater, even the back, enabling the audience to understand the character's emotions - the ensemble of masks reflecting a wide gamut of emotions - including anger, fear, regret, sorrow, worry, jealousy, shock, gratitude, happiness, and of course love. In addition, these masks amplified the actors' voices, making it possible for all the patrons to hear the dialogue. Size: 7.75" W x 7.375" H (19.7 cm x 18.7 cm); 9.5" H (24.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Satyrs originated in Greek mythology but were also favored by the Romans. Their goat-like features were associated with Bacchus (Greek Dionysos) and his fondness for wine and pleasures of the flesh. See another Roman satyr mask- the Lion of Chaeronea - at the Capitoline Museums of Rome.
This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-William Froelich collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 1970s
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#157498Three tiny TL drill marks on the verso. Two large sections of the coiffure/headdress reattached with a few stabilized fissures. Otherwise, excellent with normal surface wear commensurate with age.Condition
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