Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Head Collection. Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D. A mixed group of terracotta heads, each hollow to the reverse, comprising: female with tripartite wig, segmented collar, large lentoid eyes; Harpokrates with forefinger to his lips; two each with band to the brow and headcloth; one a putto(?) with broad forehead; each mounted on a custom-made display stand. 146 grams total, 57-76 mm high including stand (2 1/4 - 3 in.) Private Swiss collection. Acquired at Hotel Des Ventes, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 2010. Property of a London gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of the Hotel Des Ventes invoice. [5, No Reserve]
Fine condition.
Price realized | 480 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 200 GBP |