Fragment of a large clay figure - probably Zeus
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Object number
AR3144
Object: |
Face of a large figurine, probably Zeus
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Material: |
Brownish clay
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Date: |
Ca. 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D. Hellenistic |
Description: |
Bearded male face, curly hair, large round eyes, straight nose.
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Size: |
Height 64 mm without and 89 mm with mount.
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Condition: |
Fragment of a large figure. The face itself is fully preserved with nicely worked details. Mounted on a modern black wooden base.
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References: |
R.A. Higgins, Greek terracottas (London 1967) p. 110 and Pl. 51A
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Provenance: |
Acquired 2021 from the German private collection G. Damerow. Acquired between 1980 and 1985 at Auktionshaus Exner, Schwarzer Bär, Hannover, Germany.
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Authenticity: |
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