Female Head, Greco-roman Period, Mediterranean Basin, 300–200 Bc.

A female head with a gentle expression, open eyes, and a slightly closed mouth. The face is framed by a headdress composed of small, rounded chignons arranged in two tiered rows, forming an arc around the forehead and temples. This creates a harmonious sense of volume that emphasizes the softness of the features. Orange terracotta with traces of white pigment, minor wear consistent with age (see photos). Greco-Roman period, Mediterranean basin, 300–200 BC. Dimensions: 3.9 × 3.5 cm; height 6.5 cm with base. Provenance: Former Tessier & Sarrou sale, Drouot, Paris. Sold with a certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes and an invoice from Galerie Ocarina. "The terracotta female heads from this period demonstrate a marked taste for structured hairstyles, in which the repetition of chignons expresses refinement and social status. This type of modeling, influenced by Alexandrian and then Roman fashions, often incorporates elements of idealized seduction within votive or domestic productions. The delicacy of the features and the carefully ordered headdress reflect the importance given to feminine elegance in the ancient Mediterranean world."* Shipping costs upon request.