Roman Style Terra Cotta Bust of Woman
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A composite stone bust of a woman in Roman style, 20th century, on a integral socle, coloured to simulate terra cotta, 86 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of the late Hylton Grimmer
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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.
- Socle - The short plinth, usually cylindrical, that serves as a pedestal for a sculpture or vase
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