Greek Archaic period limestone head
£2,000.00
A rare carved limestone head with typically Archaic features including high cheek-bones, voluminous eyes and long hair.
The profile of the head and shape of the hair locks suggests it may originate from a sphinx rather than a kouros figure.
Culture
Greek, Archaic Period, mid 6th Century BC
Condition
Fragment as shown
Size
6.2 x 4.3 cms
Provenance
Ex. private collection, Beccles, Suffolk, UK; acquired before 1970.
The style of carving is close to the kouros sculptures known as Kleobis and Biton, now in the Delphi Museum, Greece.
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