Cypriot limestone Archaic Kore Head. Spanish Export License
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Cypriot Archaic Kore Head in limestone, 10 cm, dating to the 5th–4th century BC, a fragment of a votive figure with a frontal face, braids in side locks, and a necklace ridge, with a Spanish export licence and provenance from a German private collection (acquired 1970) and Spain (acquired 2023).
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Cypriot Archaic Kore Head in Limestone with export licence
Culture:
Cypriot Archaic
Dimension : 10cm
Dating:
6th century B.C.
Description:
Female votive head carved in limestone (Cypriot calcarenite), fragment of an Archaic kore statue. The face is rendered frontally, with almond-shaped eyes, straight nose, and a faint archaic smile. Side locks are arranged in compact rows of braids, typical of Cypriot Archaic sculpture from Golgoi and Idalion.
A horizontal ridge beneath the chin marks the remains of a necklace — a distinctive feature of Cypriot votive figures. The vertical striations at the back suggest the draped veil falling behind the head.
Natural calcareous patina and surface erosion consistent with age.
Condition:
Upper fragment of a statue, facial details partially eroded but still legible. No modern restoration.
Provenance:
German private collection 1970
Cypriot Archaic Kore Head in Limestone with export licence
Culture:
Cypriot Archaic
Dimension : 10cm
Dating:
6th century B.C.
Description:
Female votive head carved in limestone (Cypriot calcarenite), fragment of an Archaic kore statue. The face is rendered frontally, with almond-shaped eyes, straight nose, and a faint archaic smile. Side locks are arranged in compact rows of braids, typical of Cypriot Archaic sculpture from Golgoi and Idalion.
A horizontal ridge beneath the chin marks the remains of a necklace — a distinctive feature of Cypriot votive figures. The vertical striations at the back suggest the draped veil falling behind the head.
Natural calcareous patina and surface erosion consistent with age.
Condition:
Upper fragment of a statue, facial details partially eroded but still legible. No modern restoration.
Provenance:
German private collection 1970
Details
Culture
Cypriot
Century/ Timeframe
5th – 4th Century B.C
Name of object
Archaic Kore Head. Spanish Export License
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2023
Material
limestone
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
