An Apulian Terracotta Protome, Southern Italy, ca. 4th century BCE
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Mould-made, the hollow body the form of a female head, her gaze serene, wearing a headdress with a column emerging from the top to form a shallow or false cup.
Dimensions: Height: 6 5/8 inches (16.82 cm)
Condition: Complete, with rejoining throughout the rim neck and body, multiple minor chips along the upper rim, and to the base, the surface with slight variegation to the color, it is overall in good condition.
Provenance: David F. Hoff, TX (1948 - 2021) private collection, acquired between 1993 - 1997 and then by descent.
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