Idealized Portrait of a Noble or Saint
Majapahait Culture, East Java
High-fired terracotta
14th-15th Century
Acquired from a French Collection
5.5 x 4 in/14 x 10 cm
SOLD
A sensitive and refined depiction of a nobleman with god-like qualities. The terracotta is high-fired and as such, holds a exceptionaly fine line. It displays what is probably a river patina.