Hellenistic Terracotta Figure of a Veiled Woman
3rd-2nd century B.C. A hollow-formed terracotta figure of Tanagra type depicting a standing female wearing a floor-length robe, veil and mantle; the right arm holding the mantle, one foot protruding; a circular opening to the reverse. Cf. similar figure in the British Museum under accession number 1874,1110.11. 384 grams, 22 cm high (8 5/8 in.). Acquired early 1990s.Ex private American collection; thence by descent.Private Swiss collection since 1998. [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price] A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]