Egyptian Terracotta Woman on Pig Figure
I just picked up this piece at a world traveler's New Orleans estate. I believe it is an Egyptian terracotta fat woman on a pig figure. I have found similar more realistic looking pieces in several online museum collections. It has been repaired and glued together. It measures 9" tall and 7 3/4" long. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
It was acquired at a New Orleans estate from the collection of a world traveler.
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Dear Denise,
Thank you for your request. The presented object is a terracotta figurine with the measurements of 9" tall and 7 3/4" long. The figurine depicts a female person sitting on a pig. This piece appears to be made in the 20th century and is not connected to Egyptian iconography. Also, the surface of this piece is a hint that this piece is not an archeological object.
This piece is in good condition and there are no serious damages visible.
An estimation would be between 25 to 50 USD.
This estimation is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.
With kind regards,
Georg
Dear Denisa,
Archeological objects are never in perfect condition. Of course, it is broken and restored. My mistake I should have explained this point more and named it as complete. This Hellenistic terracotta figurines have a totally different style and are made with models where the clay is pressed in. This piece in its depiction, style, and condition of the surface is a modern object perhaps inspired by these Hellenistic or Ptolomeian terracottas.
With kind regards,
Georg
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I'm quite confused by your assessment. You said there is no damage visible, yet I stated that the piece was broken and glued together in several areas. There is also not much elaboration in your response beyond restating the information that I already provided. Here is just one link to a woman riding a pig terracotta figure.
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/terracotta-figurine-of-a-woman-riding-on-a-pig/2gG7o4thMsl3Ag