Interiors & Decorations

Jewellery & Precious Stones

Watches, Pens & Lighters

Fashion

Coins & Stamps

Comics & Animation

Classic Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

Wine, Whisky & Spirits

Asian & Tribal Art

Trading Cards

Toys & Models

Archaeology & Natural History

Sports

Music, Movies & Cameras

Books & Historical Memorabilia

The finest objects brought to you by {name}

Ruth Garrido Vila

ITEM: Anatomical votive model of a pudendum muliebre
MATERIAL: Terracotta
CULTURE: Etruscan
PERIOD: 5th – 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 100 mm x 88 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Belgian private collection, Ex Spanish antiquities dealer (2022), Ex Belgian private collection, Brussels

Etruscan pottery reflects a dynamic blend of indigenous innovation and external influence, particularly from Greek and Near Eastern cultures. During the 7th century B.C., Etruscan potters developed the bucchero style—distinctive for its black, glossy surface achieved through a reducing firing technique. Bucchero vessels, often finely crafted and decorated with incised or relief patterns, served both everyday and ceremonial functions. Early examples were elegant and light, while later ones grew heavier and more elaborate, often mimicking metal prototypes.

By the 6th century B.C., the influence of Greek pottery became more pronounced, especially through the importation of Corinthian and Attic ceramics. Etruscan artisans began producing their own painted wares, imitating Greek black-figure and later red-figure techniques. These locally made vases, especially from workshops in places like Vulci and Cerveteri, frequently depict mythological scenes, banquets, and athletic contests, sometimes with uniquely Etruscan interpretations. Shapes such as amphorae, kraters, and kylikes were common, reflecting the importance of symposium culture.

In the 5th century B.C., Etruscan pottery production became increasingly regionalized and somewhat conservative compared to the innovations in Greek pottery. However, the continued production of impasto wares—coarse, hand-formed ceramics used for domestic purposes—demonstrates a parallel tradition alongside the finer, painted pieces.

Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and European Union export license

If you bid outside European Union and win the item, we must request a new export license to your country and the shipment will delay between 3 - 5 weeks.


5th – 4th Century B.C

Etruscan Pottery Anatomical votive model of a pudendum muliebre

Archaeology

Reserve price

No reserve price

Buy now

Budget

From

Closing date

Sunday

tomorrow

11 April

Saturday

12 April

26 April

Monday

Tuesday

Friday

8 April

Location

Spain

The Netherlands

United Kingdom

France

Belgium

Italy

Austria

Germany

Denmark

Hong Kong

United States

Poland

Switzerland

Czech Republic

Luxembourg

Romania

Taiwan

Israel

Norway

Portugal

Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Object

Ring

Ancient artwork

Ancient tools

Ancient jewellery and beads

Ancient sculptures carvings and figurines

Pendant

Vase

Arrow head

Ancient vessels

Carved mineral

Raw mineral

Sculpture

Cameo

Relic

Bowl

Figure

Ancient seals and stamps

Bracelet

Hair pin

Tool

Armour helmet

Metaphysical stones

Ancient lanterns and oil lamps

Country of origin

Netherlands

Europe

Unknown

Egypt

Canada

China

Sweden

Greece

Dominican Republic

Madagascar

Niger

Africa

Material

Bronze

Terracotta

Silver

Pottery

Glass

Faience

Ceramic

Alabaster

Flint

Earthenware

Marble

Gold

Stone

Wood

Iron

Steatite

Lead

Carnelian

Bone

Yellow gold

Stoneware

Schist

Stucco

Pewter

Sandstone

Gender

Unisex

Condition

Good

Excellent

Very good

Very good +

Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear

Good condition - used with some signs of wear

Fair

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

As new - unused

Fair condition - used with visible signs of wear

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Excellent condition

Poor

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Good condition

Unissued/As new

Good condition, see description

Fair condition, see description

Natural

Ungraded

Hand carved

Vintage - used with visible signs of wear

Fair condition

Used but like new

Period

1850-1900

1800-1850

1970-1980

2010-2020

1960-1970

1950-1960

1990-2000

Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)

1650-1700

Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- 220 A.D.)

Northern Song (960-1127)

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Tang Dynasty (618-907)

1940-1950

1980-1990

1910-1920

1930-1940

Song Dynasty

1600-1650

2025

2026

Diamond

Jade

Certification

No laboratory report

CITES Appendix II - Annex B in the EU

Style

Ancient Roman

Ancient Egyptian

Medieval, Crusaders Era

Ancient Roman, Empire

Neolithic

Viking Era

Ancient Greek

Celtic

Medieval

Bronze Age

Etruscan

Post-medieval

Byzantine

Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty

Ancient Egypt, Late Period

Bactrian

Mesopotamian

Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia

Antique

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom

Archaeology

This object is no longer available, but there’s still lots to explore

Etruscan Pottery Anatomical votive model of a pudendum muliebre

Popular in Archaeology

1434 objects

Related collections