Head of Aphrodite with rich diadem
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Object number
AR2680-K07
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Head of Aphrodite from the "sitting doll" type, so-called "oriental Aphrodite"
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| Material: |
Red clay with patina
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| Date: |
About 1st century B.C. Late hellenistic era |
| Description: |
Very detailed facial expression with full cheeks, a prominent nose, full lips and high eyebrows. Thoroughly styled hair with middle parting. The goddess is wearing a rich diadem made of several layers consisting of a prominent headband, a band of rays with a large central discus, a band of leafs with figures on both sides and a band of fruits on the top. Below the left shoulder the upper part of the opening which was used to mount an arm is still preserved.
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| Size: |
Height 13 cm, width 9 cm.
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| Condition: |
Very good condition. Head dress with chips, rays and upper part of diadem partially missing. Possibly with discreet restorations below the incrustations. Overall a very impressive piece of ancient art.
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| References: |
Antike Terrakotten, Kataloge der Staatlichen Antikensammlung Kassel Nr. 8 (Kassel 1977) Nr. 6 (page 22 and plate 3)
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2019 from the estate of professor Ritschel, Austria. Exported with the approval of the Austrian federal monuments office. Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Ritschel acquired his collection between 1960 and 1970 from international art dealers.
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| Prof. Ritschel collection: |
Professor Ritschel played an important role for the culture and historical heritage of Salzburg in Austria. He supported the town's cultural development with great commitment. For example, he sponsored the restoration of the Franciscan Church. As a president of the local museum association he was playing a key role in the erection of the Salzburg Museum in the Neue Residenz. The author and brilliant writer manifested his interest in history in over 50 books and 500 columns telling the story of Salzburg. He lived his passion to communicate history to a broader public. For his achievements Karl-Heinz Ritschel was decorated many times, for example in 1995 when the Republic of Austria awarded its Decoration for Science and Art. Also his private collection of ancient art was impressive, focussing on Roman pottery, glass, bronzes and portraiture. We have taken great care to prepare the apparently unpublished pieces with our usual high claim to quality. Now we would like to give them back to the commitment and care of a well-managed collection. |
| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
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