Ancient Greek - Large votive bust - Persephone? - 5th...

GRAND BUSTE GREC VOTIF Votive bust dedicated to fertility, depicting a young priestess or goddess. Her hair is arranged in a diadem and pulled back under a veil. She has one hand on her chest and the other on her shoulder. She is wearing an himation. Grey terracotta with a black slip. At the upper part, a suspension hole This votive bust in protome form, modeled after the goddess Persephone, goddess of the fertility of the earth and of fecundity, probably adorned a temple of worship. Greek art, 5th century BCE Height 16.7 cm - Perfect condition - no restoration Provided with an export license issued by the German Ministry of Culture A similar piece is on display at the Louvre Museum https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010280601 Provenance information: France, Galerie H.M.C. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural Property Passport) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days All items from the seller are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting provenance.

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