Ancient Greek, Archaic Period Terracotta Archaic Bust of a Goddess – 20 cm

Large Greek Archaic Terracotta Bust of a GoddessCulture / Period: Ancient Greek, Archaic PeriodDate / Period: 8th - 5th Century B.C.Material: TerracottaDimensions: Height: 200 mmCondition: Good condition, with surface wear, encrustations, and losses; hollowed section visible at the side and back as shownNo shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 54The current owner purchased this Large Greek Archaic Terracotta Bust of a Goddess from a private collector, N.N., in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The previous owner, a private collector from Utrecht, stated that the object had been in his collection since an unknown date. According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1970s. No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.Background Information:This terracotta bust represents a female figure rendered in the characteristic style of the Greek Archaic period. The figure displays an oval face with softly modelled features, including almond-shaped eyes and a restrained, stylised expression often associated with... lees verder bij Catawiki