Archaic Greek Terracotta Female Kore

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Ancient Greece, Archaic period, ca. 6th century BCE. A hollow-molded terracotta female kore standing barefoot atop an integral cuboid plinth and wearing a form-fitting garment. She holds one hand to her bosom and the other to her womb, and her minimalist countenance is presented beneath a draped veil. Traces of white and pink pigment are visible near the neck and chest and suggests that the figure was at one time painted with vibrant colors. Size: 1.75" W x 5.9" H (4.4 cm x 15 cm)

Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, purchased in 2001; ex-Tom Cederlind collection, Portland, Oregon, USA

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#151083
Condition Report: Minor nicks and pitting to base, body, and head, with softening to finer details particularly on face, fading to original pigmentation, and light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Faint traces of original pigment near neck and chest, and nice earthen deposits throughout.