{"product_id":"gt2504","title":"A Cypriot Terracotta Archaic Male Figure, Archaic Period, ca. 5th century BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA finely modeled terracotta figure depicting a standing male draped in a long mantle that falls in soft vertical folds to the feet. The figure stands in a relaxed frontal pose with one arm drawn across the chest, possibly in a gesture associated with speech or address, suggesting an orator or worshipper. The head is rendered with characteristic Archaic features including large almond-shaped eyes, stylized hair, and an elongated face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigures of this type were produced throughout the Greek world during the Archaic period as votive offerings and funerary dedications. The restrained modeling and simplified drapery reflect the early development of monumental figural style that would later culminate in the sculptural traditions of Classical Greece. Particularly appealing is the figure’s expressive face and elegant, columnar silhouette. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Teracotta \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 8 inches (20.32 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Rejoined and complete, in good condition overall, with traces of original white slip remaining. Presents well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Thilo and lzora Steinschulte private collection, VA, acquired in 1970 from Susette Khayat Ancient Arts Gallery, New York, #1662, then by descent. Accompanied by a copy of the original collector's paperwork and paperwork from Susette Khayat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nora Bernhardt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57967419064623,"sku":"GT2504","price":2588.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/2a233449a9745ef149e6d4c16b73e207.jpg?v=1779379980","url":"https:\/\/sandsoftimedc.com\/en-it\/products\/gt2504","provider":"Sands of Time Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}