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Ancient Campanian rare terracotta votive head
A rare Campanian, Osci culture terracotta votive head with two opposing faces. A mythological ancient representation similar to the later Roman Janus head, one face looking forward into future the other into the past. A very rare terracotta with nice facial detail, mounted on a custom made display stand with brass plaque.

Dating to circa 8th-7th century BC, Southern Italy.

Measures 10cm height / 19.5cm height on custom display stand.

Ex-private collection Melbourne Australia, acquired circa 1975.



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