Price
£1800.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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Cyprus female head.
Circa 5th century BC.
Terracotta.
Height: 13.5cm.
Head from a female statuette with pointed nose and tight mouth, the almond-shaped eyes subtly indicated. The figure wears lavish jewellery including a thick diadem, cascading earrings and a large beaded necklace. Mould-made from red terracotta, additional elements such as jewellery were added by hand.
Condition report
Fragmentary, one reattached curl above the left ear, one chip from the back reattached, the crown of the head missing, much of the diadem and top of the head restored and overpainted.The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
