Greek Italic Terracotta Figure of a Lady

3rd-2nd century BC. A terracotta figure modelled in the half-round as a standing female, robed in high-belted chiton, her hair piled on the top of the head and held in a chignon above the nape, wearing discoid earrings and neck ornamentation, semi-naturalistic detailing to her face and texture to the hair and clothing; hollow reverse; mounted on a custom-made display stand. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 74.51.1513, for a similar head and hair style. 198 grams total, 17cm including stand (6 3/4"). Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher; previously in a French collection formed in the 1960s. The melon coiffure of this statuette shows hair divided into numerous smaller segments drawn to the back. The coiffure on this head is accurately rendered. To the top of the head a diadem with a Hercules knot or box motif.
Condition Report: Fine condition.