Ancient Greek Terracotta - Statuette of a young Kore - priestess - 7th / 6th century BCE.
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Greek terracotta statuette of a young Koré priestess dating to the 7th/6th century BCE, 14.5 cm high and 5.2 cm wide, in good condition with traces of polychromy, authentic and official.
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Greek statuette of a young priestess or Kore
Elegant terracotta statuette depicting a young woman or priestess wearing a polos
She is represented face-on, head upright, slightly tilted.
She wears an himation whose broad folds descend to the feet.
Her left hand rests on her chest and in her right hand she holds a phiale.
The features are fine and restrained, modeled in relief. Traces of polychromy and white engobe.
Great Greece, Western Mediterranean, possibly Tarentum - 7th / 6th century BCE
Height 14.5 cm - width 5.2 cm - Beige-orange terracotta. good state of preservation - no restoration
Provenance information:
Germany, D.M.R. gallery.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateGreek statuette of a young priestess or Kore
Elegant terracotta statuette depicting a young woman or priestess wearing a polos
She is represented face-on, head upright, slightly tilted.
She wears an himation whose broad folds descend to the feet.
Her left hand rests on her chest and in her right hand she holds a phiale.
The features are fine and restrained, modeled in relief. Traces of polychromy and white engobe.
Great Greece, Western Mediterranean, possibly Tarentum - 7th / 6th century BCE
Height 14.5 cm - width 5.2 cm - Beige-orange terracotta. good state of preservation - no restoration
Provenance information:
Germany, D.M.R. gallery.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
7ème / 6ème Siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Statuette of a young Kore - priestess - 7th / 6th century BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
