Description: Hellenistic Period, Circa 3rd-2nd Century BCGreco-Egyptian terracotta of a nursemaid carrying two children, one in each arm. She wears a himation with deep folds well defined and foot appearing from beneath. A large, affordable example of a large (6 inches) terracotta statue with some original white pigment remaining. Displays nicely. Style and reddish clay typical of Alexandria, Egypt. Made in Egypt after its conquest at the hands of Alexander the Great. Provenance: An old typewritten label was folded and in the statue's hollow cavity. The label is from "The Old Drury Antiquities and Tribal Art", a London antiquities dealer from the 1970s-80s. Dimensions: 6" tall. We are an international antiquities dealer with 40+ years of experience and have published more than 50 color catalogues over the years. Our client include dozens of museums worldwide, dealers and private collectors. We are selling select objects here on eBAY, offering a rare opportunity to acquire high-quality, guaranteed ancient objects with great provenance from an antiquities professional at a fraction of what you will pay at auction or from big city dealers.
Price: 350 USD
Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-25T21:27:34.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Provenance: Ex-Old Drury Antiquities, London
Material: terracotta
