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LOT 0496
Archaic Greek Figural Terracotta Alabastron
6TH CENTURY B.C.
8 5/8 in. (269 grams, 22 cm high).
The free-standing perfume vase modelled as a standing and draped female figure, the neck and mouth of the vessel possibly formed as a modius worn on her head, holding what is possibly a dove to her chest; moulded and painted detailing to her face and garments; heavily repaired.
Provenance
Acquired in Europe before 2001.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Literature
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 54.151, for similar.
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LOT 0496
Archaic Greek Figural Terracotta Alabastron
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
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