Protome eines Frauenkopfes aus Ton, archaisch, 2. Hälfte 6. Jhdt. v. Chr. - photo 1

Protome eines Frauenkopfes aus Ton, archaisch, 2. Hälfte 6. Jhdt. v. Chr.

Lot 34
14.05.2024 10:00UTC +01:00
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Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 34 | Protome eines Frauenkopfes aus Ton, archaisch, 2. Hälfte 6. Jhdt. v. Chr.
Protome eines Frauenkopfes aus Ton, archaisch, 2. Hälfte 6. Jhdt. v. Chr.
Frauenkopf aus Ton, Votivgabe, wohl eine Göttin darstellend. Fein modelliertes Gesicht mit archaischem Lächeln. Die Haare über der Stirn durch einen Stephane gefasst. Darüber ein Chiton als Kopfbedeckung gezogen. Kreisförmiger Ohrschmuck vor den Ohrläppchen. Linkes unteres Eck abgebrochen, sonst intakt und mit sehr schön erhaltener Oberfläche mit Bemalungsresten. Dunkle Farbe auf dem Chiton, auf der Brust Kreisaugenmotiv in bräunlicher Farbe. Dazu ein Plexiglasständer. Außergewöhnlich schöne und gut erhaltene archaische Protome. Höhe 13 cm, Breite 8,7 cm.
Provenienz: Berliner Privatsammlung. Übernommen aus dem Besitz der Eltern, erworben 1981 vom Vater im Schweizer Kunsthandel (Münzen und Medaillen A.G. Basel).
An archaic protome of a woman's head made of clay, 2nd half of the 6th century B.C.
An archaic protome of a woman's head made of clay, 2nd half of the 6th century B.C.
Female head made of clay, votive offering, probably depicting a goddess. Finely modeled face with an archaic smile. The hair over the forehead is held by a stephane. A chiton is pulled over the top as a head covering. Circular earrings in front of the earlobes. Lower left corner broken off, otherwise intact and with a very nicely preserved surface with traces of painting. Dark color on the chiton, circular eye motif in brownish color on the chest. Plus a Plexiglas stand. Exceptionally beautiful and well-preserved archaic protome. Height 13 cm, width 8.7 cm.
Provenance: Berlin private collection. Taken over from the parents' possessions, acquired in 1981 by the father in the Swiss art trade (Münzen und Medaillen A.G. Basel).
Condition: II +
Place of origin:Ancient Greece
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