Lot Essay
A Thermoluminescence Analysis Report from the Oxford Research Laboratory for Archaeology accompanies this lot (ref. 381kl9).
550-500 B.C.
Details
A Corinthianizing terracotta figure of Hermes
550-500 B.C.
The standing naked god with pointed beard and five separate locks of hair at the nape of his neck, wearing winged boots, a traveller's conical hat and a fox pelt slung over his shoulders, both arms extended forwards, holding a caduceus in his right hand, details in dark brown, on integral rectangular base, right arm repaired
6½in. (16.5cm.) high
550-500 B.C.
The standing naked god with pointed beard and five separate locks of hair at the nape of his neck, wearing winged boots, a traveller's conical hat and a fox pelt slung over his shoulders, both arms extended forwards, holding a caduceus in his right hand, details in dark brown, on integral rectangular base, right arm repaired
6½in. (16.5cm.) high
Provenance
Mikas Collection
Chesterman Collection
Chesterman Collection