Mycenaean Psi figurine dating from the 13th century B.C.
€7 000,00
| Periode : | 13th century B.C. |
| Area : | Greece |
| Dimensions (mm) : | (H) 92 (L) 46 (D) 24 |
| Weight (g) : | 27 |
| Condition : | Reglued from 2 parts. Superb patina and awesome remaining red / brownish pigments. |
| Provenance : | Old Greek private collection (collected in the early XXth century). |
Description
This ceramic idole comes from continental Greece and dates back to the 13th century B.C., which is the Mycenaean period (Late Helladic IIIb period).
It is a “Psi” idole, regarding its general shape with raising arms. Indeed, it looks like this letter from the greek alphabet. We can distinguihed two little breasts as well as a headdress with the concave upper part.
This figurine, very typical of the Mycenaean culture, posess numerous red / brownish pigments, used to decorate it and figurate thinner traits: dress, face’s details, hairs and headdress. A braid lie down on its back.
This figurine is a very good specimen of such a kind of idole with lots of remaining pigments, beautiful patina and earth encrustation, despite light lacks of matter and a few minor chips. This is the best masterpiece we have seen in our gallery so far.
Condition
Beautiful patina and awesome remaining pigments. A few minor chips. Reglued from two parts.
Provenance
Old Greek private collection (collected in the beginning of the XXth century).
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