Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Terracotta Head of a woman wearing a veil. - 40 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 450 - € 550
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Greek‑Hellenistic terracotta head of a veiled woman, about 3rd–1st century BCE, 40 × 27 × 30 mm, mounted on a wooden base for a total height of 93 mm, beige terracotta, intact condition, provenance: acquired in 2026 from a German art dealer, previously in a private collection since 1999 in Germany.
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Greco-Hellenistic terracotta head of a veiled woman
Greece, 3rd–1st century BC.
The head made of beige clay depicts a young woman in an almost frontal view. The softly modeled face has almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose and a small mouth that appears slightly open.
The hair is parted over the forehead and rendered in wavy locks.
Particularly characteristic is the veil laid over the back of the head, which frames the face from the side and falls in broad fields down to the neck. The back is comparatively roughly worked. The execution conforms to the Hellenistic tradition of small-format terracotta figures and figurines, in which female figures were often depicted with mantle or veil.
The head is mounted on a restrained wooden pedestal (overall height: 93 mm) and can thus be displayed very well.
Culture: Greco-Hellenistic
Dating: 3rd–1st century BC
Origin: Greece
Material: Terracotta, beige clay
Dimensions of the ancient head: 40 × 27 × 30 mm
Total height with pedestal: 93 mm
Condition:
Intact
Provenance:
Acquired in 2026 from a German art trade, previously since before 2000 in the private collection of H. L., Rhineland. The invoice is available and will be provided to the buyer in copy.
Greco-Hellenistic terracotta head of a veiled woman
Greece, 3rd–1st century BC.
The head made of beige clay depicts a young woman in an almost frontal view. The softly modeled face has almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose and a small mouth that appears slightly open.
The hair is parted over the forehead and rendered in wavy locks.
Particularly characteristic is the veil laid over the back of the head, which frames the face from the side and falls in broad fields down to the neck. The back is comparatively roughly worked. The execution conforms to the Hellenistic tradition of small-format terracotta figures and figurines, in which female figures were often depicted with mantle or veil.
The head is mounted on a restrained wooden pedestal (overall height: 93 mm) and can thus be displayed very well.
Culture: Greco-Hellenistic
Dating: 3rd–1st century BC
Origin: Greece
Material: Terracotta, beige clay
Dimensions of the ancient head: 40 × 27 × 30 mm
Total height with pedestal: 93 mm
Condition:
Intact
Provenance:
Acquired in 2026 from a German art trade, previously since before 2000 in the private collection of H. L., Rhineland. The invoice is available and will be provided to the buyer in copy.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic
Century/timeframe
3. - 1. Jh. v. Chr.
Name of object
Head of a woman wearing a veil.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
40 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1999
Width
27 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
30 mm
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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