Terrakottaköpfchen der Medusa(?), Griechenland, hellenistisch, 3. - 2. Jahrhundert vor Christus - photo 1
Terrakottaköpfchen der Medusa(?), Griechenland, hellenistisch, 3. - 2. Jahrhundert vor Christus - photo 2

Terrakottaköpfchen der Medusa(?), Griechenland, hellenistisch, 3. - 2. Jahrhundert vor Christus

Lot 6725
21.06.2021 10:00UTC +01:00
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€ 260
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 6725 | Terrakottaköpfchen der Medusa(?), Griechenland, hellenistisch, 3. - 2. Jahrhundert vor Christus
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€ 200
Terrakottaköpfchen der Medusa(?), Griechenland, hellenistisch, 3. - 2. Jahrhundert vor Christus
Terrakotta-Reliefkopf mit feinen Zügen einer vornehmen Dame mit fast pausbäckigem Gesicht. Unterhalb des Kinns gebrochen. Die Haarsträhnen könnten durchaus als Schlangen interpretiert werden, was eine Identifikation mit Medusa erlauben würde. In hellenistischer Zeit wurde diese nicht mehr mit Fratze, sondern durchaus als Schönheit dargestellt. Ohne Ergänzungen. Höhe 9,5 cm. Auf Samttafel montiert.

Provenienz: Aus alter Sammlung.

Zustand: II -
A Greek-Hellenistic terracotta head of Medusa(?), 3rd - 2nd century B.C.
Terracotta head with fine features of a distinguished lady with an almost chubby face. Broken below the chin. The hair strands could well be interpreted as snakes, which would allow identification with Medusa. In Hellenistic times, she was no longer depicted as a monster, but as a beauty. Without additions. Height 9.5 cm. Mounted on a velvet panel.

Provenance: From an old private collection.

Condition: II -
Place of origin:Ancient Greece
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