Lot 8A
Ancient. Western Greece, Rhodes, Archaic Period, ca. 6th to 5th century BCE. A mold-made terracotta protome depicting a female head, presumably a goddess, wearing a himation drawn up over her head, with long locks of hair gracefully framing her visage. Her face displays wide, almond-shaped eyes, a prominent nose, slender cheeks, a wide chin, and puffy lips drawn into a slight smile. Although the exact significance of this signature Archaic smile is unknown, scholars suggest that the ancient Greeks associated it with good health and well-being. Size: 3.125" W x 4.625" H (7.9 cm x 11.7 cm); 5" H (12.7 cm) on included custom stand.
The protome is a type of bust made by pressing a thin layer of terracotta into a single mold. These were first made in Rhodes, but from the early fifth century BCE onwards they spread throughout Greece. Originally, this piece would have been brightly painted.
Provenance: private Switzerland collection
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#124194
- Condition: Most of nose has been restored. Surface wear and minor pitting commensurate with age, minor losses to lower corner, nose, and top of head, with nice root marks and mineral deposits. Hole drilled in top of head for mounting.
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