A late archaic Greek terracotta head, circa Fifth century B.C.…
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A late archaic Greek terracotta head, circa Fifth century B.C. wearing a high radiate stephane headdress, (minor losses to the nose), 8.9 cm high Provenance: ex Graham Geddes collection; ex Hamilton collection 1991

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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.
  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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