Description:

Classical World, Etruria (Italy), ca. 5th century BCE. An impressively naturalistic pottery head of a young boy featuring idealized characteristics. Crowned by a wavy coiffure, the child gazes outward from generously-lidded eyes beneath arched brows. His visage displays a petite nose, full cheeks, and bowed lips, all flanked by a pair of prominent ears. As was customary of Etruscan sculpture, this piece was mold-made. At this time symbolic human figures were favored over veristic portraiture intended to represent specific individuals which would develop later in Rome. Size: 4.8" W x 8.5" H (12.2 cm x 21.6 cm); 10.8" H (27.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Rancho Mirage, California, USA collection, by inheritance in 2020; ex-Dr. TDR Berreth, California, USA, acquired before 1982

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#179012

  • Condition: Fragment of a larger piece. Chip and slight slant to nose from expansion of pottery due to temperature or humidity changes. Some stable fissures at base and sides with 1 travelling across face and 2 others on proper right cheek and left side of forehead. Expected abrasions to surface, but nice remaining details and rich earthen deposits throughout. Chips and old inactive insect holes to custom stand.

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