18th Century Italian Terracotta Male Torso on Granite Base

An Italian terracotta male torso, in the Roman style, possibly…
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An Italian terracotta male torso, in the Roman style, possibly 18th century, on a later black granite base, the torso only 57 cm high

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  • Terracotta - Terracotta is lightly fired earthenware, red or reddish-brown in colour, used in ancient times. Fired at higher temperatures terracotta was used in the nineteenth century for decorative vases and similar objects, but rarely for utilitarian goods. Other uses for terracotta include roofing tiles, garden pots and ornaments. Glazed terracotta is known as faience.

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