Terracotta anthropomorphic applique from the Greco-Roman period, 1st century BCE to 2nd century CE. Terracotta Figure - 34 mm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Terracotta Greco‑Roman anthropomorphic mask dating from the 1st century BCE to the 2nd century CE, measuring 34 × 15 × 12 mm and weighing 14.6 g, in excellent condition, origin Germany, acquired in 2004 from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
Bronze-terracotta anthropomorphic figure from the Greco-Roman period, 1st–3rd centuries CE.
Description of the piece
The piece presents a frontal anthropomorphic morphology, with a face of human features and very schematic grotesque and possibly grotesque or apotropaic in character.
Highlight:
- Two circular openings corresponding to the eyes and a third larger opening in the oral area, with a prominent nose.
- The face is framed by a kind of hairstyle, eyebrows, beard, headdress or ornamental element, formed by stepped lateral reliefs.
- At the top appears a crest or headdress with two lobes.
- Below the face there is an area that seems to represent a beard, pectoral or ornamental element.
- The surface shows wear with a very irregular brown-ochre patina and a rough texture with dark zones that could correspond to surface deposits, ancient pigmentation or alteration of the material due to prolonged exposure.
The presence of pierced eyes and mouth clearly recalls the small terracotta masks from the Greco-Roman world, especially theater and votive masks, dating between the 1st century BCE and 2nd century CE.
OBJECT: Mask
MATERIAL: Terracotta
CULTURE: Greco-Roman
PERIOD: 1st century BCE to 2nd century CE
DIMENSIONS: 34 x 15 x 12 mm
WEIGHT: 14.60 g
Surface shows calcifications and concretions typical of antiquity and of prolonged burial, which are the best guarantee of its authenticity.
This item does not require an export license within the EU
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Condition: almost perfectly preserved, stable ancient patina.
No repairs or alterations.
Authenticity is fully guaranteed.
Acquired by the current owner in 2004 in Germany, at the Art and Antiquities Fair.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and period have been checked and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods.
By placing the bid, the buyer accepts my terms. If you do not agree, please do not bid.
The seller warrants that he acquired this piece legally.
Catawiki has seen the documentation proving this provenance.
1017/nummitra 5
Bronze-terracotta anthropomorphic figure from the Greco-Roman period, 1st–3rd centuries CE.
Description of the piece
The piece presents a frontal anthropomorphic morphology, with a face of human features and very schematic grotesque and possibly grotesque or apotropaic in character.
Highlight:
- Two circular openings corresponding to the eyes and a third larger opening in the oral area, with a prominent nose.
- The face is framed by a kind of hairstyle, eyebrows, beard, headdress or ornamental element, formed by stepped lateral reliefs.
- At the top appears a crest or headdress with two lobes.
- Below the face there is an area that seems to represent a beard, pectoral or ornamental element.
- The surface shows wear with a very irregular brown-ochre patina and a rough texture with dark zones that could correspond to surface deposits, ancient pigmentation or alteration of the material due to prolonged exposure.
The presence of pierced eyes and mouth clearly recalls the small terracotta masks from the Greco-Roman world, especially theater and votive masks, dating between the 1st century BCE and 2nd century CE.
OBJECT: Mask
MATERIAL: Terracotta
CULTURE: Greco-Roman
PERIOD: 1st century BCE to 2nd century CE
DIMENSIONS: 34 x 15 x 12 mm
WEIGHT: 14.60 g
Surface shows calcifications and concretions typical of antiquity and of prolonged burial, which are the best guarantee of its authenticity.
This item does not require an export license within the EU
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@No se hacen envíos fuera de la UE@@@@@@@@@@@@@.
Condition: almost perfectly preserved, stable ancient patina.
No repairs or alterations.
Authenticity is fully guaranteed.
Acquired by the current owner in 2004 in Germany, at the Art and Antiquities Fair.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and period have been checked and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods.
By placing the bid, the buyer accepts my terms. If you do not agree, please do not bid.
The seller warrants that he acquired this piece legally.
Catawiki has seen the documentation proving this provenance.
1017/nummitra 5
Details
Era
Before 1400
Weight
14.6 g
Culture
Terracotta anthropomorphic applique from the Greco-Roman period, 1st century BCE to 2nd century CE.
Century/timeframe
I a.C. y II d.C.
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of origin
Germany
Year acquired
2004
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Height
34 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
15 mm
Depth
12 mm
Depiction/theme
Male figures
