Hellenistic Terracotta Head of Aphrodite

Culture: Greek

Period: 2nd century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 4 cm high excluding mount.

Price: Sold

Ref: 2139

Provenance: French private collection, acquired at a French auction house.

Condition: A very old break on the diadem as seen on the photo. Otherwise of beautiful quality.

Description: Head of a goddess slightly turning to the right, possibly Aphrodite, with centre parted hair. She is wearing a diadem, behind it her hair is pulled together to a broad chignon at the back of her head. Mounted.