Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Terracotta Isis/Aphrodite statuette
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 700 - € 850
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Ancient Egyptian terracotta statuette from Alexandria, depicting Isis or Aphrodite, dating to the late Ptolemaic to early Roman period with slip and pigment traces and Alexandrian workshop features.
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Description from the seller
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.
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.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic
Century/ Timeframe
Late Ptolemaic – Early Roman period, 2nd century BC – 1st century AD.
Name of object
Isis/Aphrodite statuette
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2022
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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