Roman Terracotta Grotesque Figure – 1st Century AD

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A curious and expressive Roman terracotta grotesque figure, dating to the 1st century AD. Mold-formed in buff-red clay, the figure features exaggerated facial features—such as a distorted mouth, bulging eyes, and hunched posture—typical of grotesques used in theatrical, comedic, or apotropaic (protective) contexts. Grotesque figures like this were popular in Roman domestic and garden decoration, as well as in certain cult practices. They may have been intended to ward off evil, provoke laughter, or serve as caricatures of mythological or marginalized figures in Roman society. Their origins trace back to Hellenistic Alexandria and continued into Roman popular art.

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Roman Terracotta Grotesque Figure – 1st Century AD
Roman Terracotta Grotesque Figure – 1st Century AD
Lot number: 157
Seller: Los Angeles Estate Auction
Event: Vintage Estate Sale Collectibles
Ends: Wednesday, June 25 | 9:00 AM  Pacific

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