Bust Of Hathor Greco-roman Period 200 Bc To 100 Ad

Fragment of a vase for libations, ointments or perfumes, presenting in relief the bust of the goddess Hathor. Her chest is covered with a pleated garment, sensually following the contours of her forms. Her hair is arranged in several asymmetrical side braids, and her head is decorated with the Hathoric crown, composed of cow horns framing the solar disk. Terracotta with chips and marks of time not altering the readability of the forms (see photos). Eastern Mediterranean, Greco-Roman period, 200 BC to 100 AD. Dimensions: 5.5 x 6.1 cm (with base: 8.8 cm). Provenance: collection of a former Parisian expert in archaeology, constituted in the 1970s/80s. Sold with certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes. * Shipping costs on estimate "Hathor, Egyptian goddess of love, music and motherhood, is often depicted with a crown composed of cow horns framing the solar disk, symbol of her celestial divinity. The presence of a smaller female figure wearing the same crown, visible on this vase, could evoke a priestess or a devotee, emphasizing the importance of the cult of Hathor and the transmission of her attributes to her worshipers. This vase fragment illustrates the fusion of Egyptian and Greco-Roman artistic traditions, reflecting the cultural richness of the Eastern Mediterranean at this time."