19th Century French Terracotta Roman Busts on Plinths
Two grey terracotta busts of Roman men, French 19th century, each depicted bust length on modern ebonised plinths. Height 19.69 in. (overall). Provenance: Contents of Swanton, Sutton Forest
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- Terracotta - Terracotta is lightly fired earthenware, red or reddish-brown in colour, used in ancient times. Fired at higher temperatures terracotta was used in the nineteenth century for decorative vases and similar objects, but rarely for utilitarian goods. Other uses for terracotta include roofing tiles, garden pots and ornaments. Glazed terracotta is known as faience.
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