Ancient Cyprus, Greece. Cypro-Archaic, c. 8th Century BC. Highly stylized terracotta head of a male from a small statue. From the Hr. B. collection, Switzerland, acquired in the 1960's. Stands 73 mm (just under 3" tall) with stand. Very interesting and rare type! #gr5803: $125
Ancient Greek clay head of a goddess, c. 6th-4th century BC. She has soft features and wears a tall, elaborate headdress. White to light green in coloration, likely was part of a small statue. Measures 58 mm (2") tall. #gr5988: $125
Ancient Greek Terracotta Head of a Veiled Goddess. Hellenistic Period, 350-100 BC
The Goddess is shown veiled, wearing elaborate stephane (crown), hair ornament and earrings. Rather than being a fragment of a larger statue, this head was made as a stand-alone piece, almost certainly for a votive purpose. When archaeologists and scholars talk of votive artifacts, they refer to the ancient belief that one could "win favour" with a God/Goddess by the offering of a gift. Thus, this head would have been commissioned and then placed in an ancient shrine to the relevant Goddess in thanks for, or in anticipation of a favor. Height on stand: 4 3/4"; Height of head alone: 2 3/4". #gr0344: $525 SOLD
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