Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Nubian Figure

**Originally Listed At $250**

Egypt, Alexandria, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A mold-made sculpture of a youth of African descent, standing in contrapposto with weight shifted to one hip, and gesturing with his raised right hand. Nice traces of original white and pink pigment. The Nubians and the Romans (as well as Egyptians) had a complex relationship, and Nubians were frequent subjects of Roman artwork, likely intended to represent the exotic. Quite rare! Size: 6.25" H (15.9 cm); 6.75" H (17.1 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-Jeff Hunter collection, New York, USA, 1990s

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#151284
Condition Report: Loss/repair to lower section (feet). Repair to left arm/hand; loss to right arm/hand. Expected surface wear commensurate with age. Attached to a circular socle (short plinth) base which was added in modern times.