Archaic Votive Head

Culture: Greek

Period: 5th century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 8.6 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 2176

Provenance: Collection Päselt Karlsruhe, acquired 1971 from Dr. Deppert in Frankfurt. Thence Galerie Antiken-Kabinett Gackstätter, inventory number 04002. With certificate of Galerie Antiken-Kabinett Gackstätter.

Condition: Breaks in the neck area and on the diadem are restored, nevertheless of very attractive expression.

Description: Female votive head with the typical archaic smile, almond-shaped eyes and a straight nose. The curls falling into the forehead are parted in the center, the ears large and flat, on her head wearing a diadem. The neck with a rounded base. The face made from a mould, the back of the head and the neck are formed by hand.