Ancient Greek Terracotta female figure, 7,5 x 5 cm / 9,5 cm with stand

This upper fragment of a female figure is presented on a wooden base. Selinunte, in the Classical period, was a rich commercial centre of Magna Graecia. It was in constant conflict with Segesta, a city allied to Athens. However, the Athenians were defeated by the Syracusans and Segesta appealed to Carthage for help. Diodorus Siculus tells how the Carthaginian commander Hannibal Magon, in 409 BC, destroyed Selinunte after a siege that resulted in 16,000 dead and 5,000 prisoners. Provenance: Private collection, Europe, 1980s, formed by the archaeologist Raymond J. Towle / Former private collection G. Cifrián, Málaga, 2021 Statement seen by Catawiki. 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. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.