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12762. Rare Greek Terracotta Head of a NubianHellenistic Smyrna Circa 3rd century BCFashioned from buff brown terracotta, depicting a head with furrowed brow and handsome negroid facial features.Heads like this were produced in late Hellenistic times, especially in Alexandria Egypt. The artisans, fascinated with realism, started to reproduce scenes and figures from daily life. Size 2-1/4 inches H + mount. Provenance: Ex Collection Dr. med. G.S., Nuremberg. Part ex collection Hans Piehler (1874 - 1961). Rare $595
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