Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Terracotta Head of a Woman - 50×0×0 mm
This terracotta Hellenistic head of a young woman shows a catching atmosphere. Hellenistic kingship remained the dominant political form in the Greek East for nearly three centuries following the death of Alexander the Great. Royal families lived in splendid palaces with elaborate banquet halls and sumptuously decorated rooms and gardens. Hellenistic kings became prominent patrons of the arts, commissioning public works of architecture and sculpture, as well as private luxury items that demonstrated their wealth and taste. Material: terracotta Date: Classical Greek, Hellenistic, Late 4th - Early 1st Century B. C. Origin: South Europe Dimensions: height 5 cm Condition: Good Provenance: Old German collection before 1980 Provenance: The Supplier warrants that he has obtained this lot in a legal manner. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
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This terracotta Hellenistic head of a young woman shows a catching atmosphere. Hellenistic kingship remained the dominant political form in the Greek East for nearly three centuries following the death of Alexander the Great. Royal families lived in splendid palaces with elaborate banquet halls and sumptuously decorated rooms and gardens. Hellenistic kings became prominent patrons of the arts, commissioning public works of architecture and sculpture, as well as private luxury items that demonstrated their wealth and taste. Material: terracotta Date: Classical Greek, Hellenistic, Late 4th - Early 1st Century B. C. Origin: South Europe Dimensions: height 5 cm Condition: Good Provenance: Old German collection before 1980 Provenance: The Supplier warrants that he has obtained this lot in a legal manner. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
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