Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Statuette - Seated Woman
**Originally Listed At $500**
Egypt, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A mold-made statuette of a seated woman, topless, with an elaborate draped and folded skirt. Her coiffure is well-detailed and is tightly braided, with possibly African-style hair swept back into a ponytail. The woman is likely a votive figure, designed to be placed into an altar, probably in a home shrine. Size: 4.5" W x 8.25" H (11.4 cm x 21 cm)
Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection
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#132937
Condition Report: One arm has been repaired in two places; the other arm has an ancient repair. Encrustations on surface. Eyes probably once had inlays.
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Egypt, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A mold-made statuette of a seated woman, topless, with an elaborate draped and folded skirt. Her coiffure is well-detailed and is tightly braided, with possibly African-style hair swept back into a ponytail. The woman is likely a votive figure, designed to be placed into an altar, probably in a home shrine. Size: 4.5" W x 8.25" H (11.4 cm x 21 cm)
Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#132937
Condition Report: One arm has been repaired in two places; the other arm has an ancient repair. Encrustations on surface. Eyes probably once had inlays.