Lot Essay
For a similar example see no. 53I, p. 672 in Carratelli, ed., The Western Greeks.
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TARENTINE, ARCHAIC PERIOD, CIRCA LATE 6TH CENTURY B.C.
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A GREEK TERRACOTTA ANTEFIX
TARENTINE, ARCHAIC PERIOD, CIRCA LATE 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Semi-circular in form, molded with a gorgoneion, the wide face with large almond-shaped eyes and a prominent nose, the tongue protruding through fanged teeth, with a pronounced chin, the beard with pointed locks, stylized hair across the forehead, three rows of braids framing the face
9¾ in. (24.5 cm.) long
TARENTINE, ARCHAIC PERIOD, CIRCA LATE 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Semi-circular in form, molded with a gorgoneion, the wide face with large almond-shaped eyes and a prominent nose, the tongue protruding through fanged teeth, with a pronounced chin, the beard with pointed locks, stylized hair across the forehead, three rows of braids framing the face
9¾ in. (24.5 cm.) long
Provenance
with Mathias Komor, New York.
Alfred E. Mirsky (1900-1974).
Alfred E. Mirsky (1900-1974).
Special notice
No sales tax is due on the purchase price of this lot if it is picked up or delivered in the State of New York.