No. 99548020

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Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Terracotta Isis/Aphrodite statuette
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Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Terracotta Isis/Aphrodite statuette

Culture Egypt, Alexandria. Date Late Ptolemaic – Early Roman period, 2nd century BC – 1st century AD. Description Terracotta statuette made in mould technique, hollow-backed, depicting a female deity identified as Isis/Aphrodite. The figure stands frontally with raised arms and a large vegetal halo behind the head. The surface preserves notable remains of white slip and traces of original red pigment. Open base and flat reverse, typical of Alexandrian workshop production. Condition Good overall condition. Ancient surface wear, remains of slip, earthen deposits and minor abrasions consistent with age. Provenance Private collection of a French medical doctor, prior to the 1970s.

No. 99548020

No longer available
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Terracotta Isis/Aphrodite statuette

Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Terracotta Isis/Aphrodite statuette


Culture
Egypt, Alexandria.

Date
Late Ptolemaic – Early Roman period, 2nd century BC – 1st century AD.

Description
Terracotta statuette made in mould technique, hollow-backed, depicting a female deity identified as Isis/Aphrodite. The figure stands frontally with raised arms and a large vegetal halo behind the head. The surface preserves notable remains of white slip and traces of original red pigment. Open base and flat reverse, typical of Alexandrian workshop production.

Condition
Good overall condition. Ancient surface wear, remains of slip, earthen deposits and minor abrasions consistent with age.

Provenance
Private collection of a French medical doctor, prior to the 1970s.


Bidding closed
Ruth Garrido Vila
Expert
Estimate  € 700 - € 850

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