Collection

A Beautiful Greek Antefix

Description
Description

A beautiful reddish tone Antefixes,  an antefix is a decorative brick used on buildings. This semi- oval relief was made from a mold. The illustration shows a bust of a young woman looking to her right. The face is sunken by both Eyes to emphasize them with shaped bold eyelids. The pupils are incised; the protruding nose and the pair of lips are slightly worn. The head is framed by a powerful hairstyle, with hair parted in the center, and with numerous curls to the sides and some combed back . The woman is wearing a Cross and pyramidal earrings. The relief is mounted on a base with velvet .

Cf. :H. Herdejurgen , Basel Museum of Antiquities . (1982 ).  Ancient Art Works from the Ludwig Collection

REFERENCE #

P 20752

CIVILIZATION

Greek. 400 B.C.E.

SIZE

H. 18.5 cm, W 18.8 cm, D. 6 cm

CONDITION

The left corner is missing. A small chip on top. Otherwise only minor abrasions on nose and lips.

PRICE

Price available upon request

PROVENANCE

Ex. Private German collection, 1980’s

Additional Information
Civilization

Greek

Material

Ceramic