A GREEK TERRACOTTA VOTIVE HEAD
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A GREEK TERRACOTTA VOTIVE HEAD

CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.

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A GREEK TERRACOTTA VOTIVE HEAD
circa 4th century b.c.
With a sensuous mouth and slender nose, the eyes with articulated irises and modelled lids, the center-parted hair bound in a fillet; together with a large Etruscan terracotta votive male head, circa 3rd century B.C., with parted lips, lidded eyes and furrowed brow, his hair a mass of short, wavy locks, his mantle pulled up over the back of his head, traces of red and black pigment
12in. (30.5cm.) high for the largest (2)