Description:

Ancient Greece, Hellenistic, ca. 2nd century BCE. A finely molded decorative applique for a large krater or vase, of a generally ovoid form and presenting the visage of an attractive female, perhaps a goddess, with delicate facial features and a wavy, centrally-parted, upswept coiffure arranged in an updo topped by a filet hairnet ornament. The goddess' elegant, oval face is sensitively modeled so as to present a naturalistic visage characteristic of the Hellenistic period with a rounded forehead, wide-open lidded eyes, a fine browline that rises gracefully at the center and merges with the bridge of her nose, a rounded chin, a strong jawline, and slightly parted lips. Truly life-like! Size: 1.875" W x 2.25" H (4.8 cm x 5.7 cm); 3" H (7.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#157095

  • Condition: 1 inch section reattached to left proper side of the face with tiny loss to lower break line as shown. Minute nicks to peripheries. Slight loss to surface of coiffure to right proper of the ornament. Surface deposits and traces of white pigment as shown.

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