Bidspirit auction | ETRUSCAN TERRACOTTA VOTIVE HEAD OF

ETRUSCAN TERRACOTTA VOTIVE HEAD OF A YOUTHFUL MAN - Ca. 500 - 300 BC. A hollow-moulded terracotta votive head of a youthful male, with full lips, a broad nose, and a prominent chin. The almond-shaped eyes are recessed beneath gently arched brows, and the hair is defined by shallow, wavy grooves extending to the ears. A circular vent hole is present at the back of the head.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 18836, Faces of the Past: Ancient Sculpture from the Collection of Dr. Anton Pestalozzi, Part 2, Lot. 324.Size: 195mm x 170mm; Weight: 2.55kgProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on the German art market; Private collection Ticino, since 1995. Accompanied by a German Export license. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.