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Tarentine Tanagra Head of a Woman, ca. 300 BC

Detailed facial features modeled in diminutive scale. The round head with serene expression, a Venus fold just below the chin enhances the very long neck.

Tip of the nose chipped. A ribbon around the upper head is missing. Remains of red pigment on the melon hairdo; bun at rear missing.

H. 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
H. with stand 9.9 cm (3.9 in)

European art market

320 USD