Ancient Egypt, Greco–Roman Period Terracotta Woman's head with a high elaborate hairstyle. - 60 mm

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Fragment of a terracotta statuette showing a female head with an elaborate high hairstyle and woolen wreath, dating to the 1st–3rd century CE in the Greco‑Roman period, from ancient Egyptian culture, with dimensions 60 × 45 × 44 mm and in excellent condition.

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Woman's head with a high elaborate hairstyle and a wool wreath.
Small terracotta statue fragment

Reddish tone, Roman Egyptian.

from the 1st to the 3rd century AD

Intact, slight bruises on chin and nose.

Acquired in 2024 through the German art trade (Munich). Previously, 25 years in a private collection in southern Germany.

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Woman's head with a high elaborate hairstyle and a wool wreath.
Small terracotta statue fragment

Reddish tone, Roman Egyptian.

from the 1st to the 3rd century AD

Intact, slight bruises on chin and nose.

Acquired in 2024 through the German art trade (Munich). Previously, 25 years in a private collection in southern Germany.

Invoice is available!

Details

Culture
Ancient Egypt, Greco–Roman Period
Century/ Timeframe
1.-3. Jh. n. Chr.
Name of object
Woman's head with a high elaborate hairstyle.
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Terracotta
Condition
Excellent
Height
60 mm
Width
45 mm
Depth
44 mm
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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