The head display a very fine classical style, with ovoid shape, slightly pinched lips, small chin and prominent forehead.
   The relief was surely part of a monument, religious or civilian from Ancient Etruria. It can be dated to the IV c. B.C. as a consequence of its classical style.

   The sculpture is carved in tuff, from the italian "tufo", a volcanic porous stone covering most of Southern Etruria.
   Significant loss to the front of the relief, as visible on our pictures. The carved sides are otherwise very well conserved.

   Exportation license from the Ministry of Culture necessary.

 
   Material : Tuff
   Origin : Etruria (Italy)
   Provenance : French auction sale, expertised
   Dimensions : H : 29 cm - W : 24 cm - L : 39 cm
   Period : IV c. B.C.

        Ref. : r-149

   Price & Condition : EUR 2000 -