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The Alex G. Malloy Collection of Terracotta Heads

We have been fortunate to obtain the personal ancient terracotta head collection of Alex G. Malloy, a former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. These interesting pieces originate from a diverse spectrum of ancient cultures and time periods, from primitive cult objects of the 3rd millenium B.C., to Greek and Roman busts in fine classical style. We hope you enjoy browsing this interesting collection and discover a few pieces to enhance your collection.


Greek, Tegea, Archaic Terracotta Bust of Kore, 6th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34451. Bust of Kore, Choice - Superb, 8 cm (3") high, cream terracotta; Kore wearing polos, hair braided down sides, necklace with amulets attached, archaic eyes; beautiful style; unmounted; $950.00 (€660.25)

Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, 8" Terracotta Standing Female Figure, 1st Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34367. 8" terracotta standing female figure, Choice, 20.5 cm (8") tall; beige terracotta; full length female figure standing in chiton and himation, left arm to breast and right arm at side; with stand as shown, reconstructed from two fragments; very rare; $900.00 (€625.50) ON RESERVE

Greek, Cyprus, Early Bronze Age, Terracotta Ram, 2700 - 2075 B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AM35503. Teracotta seated ram; a very early Cypriot figure, 10 inches long, 5 inches high and 2 inches thick; orange brown terracott, incised zigzags lines on top, incised meander type pattern on the side; very rare; $700.00 (€486.50)

Greek, Rhodian, Archaic Terracotta Seated Female Figure, Late 5th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34363. Archaic terracotta seated female figure; cf. BMC 33, Choice, 9.5 cm (3 3/4") high, beige-orange terracotta; with base shown; $580.00 (€403.10)

Greek, Archaic Terracotta Bust, 5th - 4th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34431. 8 cm (3") high, Choice to Superb, cream terracotta; hair rolled and touching shoulders, hands at breast, archaic eyes; unmounted; very rare; $550.00 (€382.25)

Greek, Rhodian, Archaic Terracotta Ram, 7th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34365. Archaic terracotta ram; cf. Malloy Artifacts of Ancient Civilizations 1370, Choice, 6.5 cm (2 1/2") high, 9 cm (3 1/2") long; reddish cream terracotta; ram with crude tail, large eye, slight modeling of mane and chin appendage; complete, intact, and rare; unmounted; $460.00 (€319.70)

Greek, Olynthus, Archaic Terracotta Protome Head, 5th Century B.C.
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AT34430. 9 cm (3 1/2") high, Choice, beige-orange terracotta; protome head; wearing amulet on necklace, archaic eye; on stand with black base; $450.00 (€312.75)

Archaic Greek, Terracotta Cock's Head, 7th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34409. 10 cm (4") high, Choice, cream terracotta; head of cock with crested head, large eyes and cylindrical beak; with black base stand; of great rarity; $400.00 (€278.00)

Greek, Taras, Archaic Terracotta Female, 5th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34429. 6.5 cm (2 1/2") high; cf. BMC 1253, Choice, cream terracotta; wearing polos and peplos; unmounted; $380.00 (€264.10)

Greek, Terracotta Youth's Head, 4th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34435. 2.8 cm (1") high, Choice, beige terracotta, original pigment; hair up and rolled back; unmounted; $280.00 (€194.60)

Egyptian, Terracotta Male Head in Tall Headdress, 400 - 300 B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34455. 6.5 cm (2 1/2") high, Choice, slit-pellet eyes, wavy hair at sides; unmounted; $240.00 (€166.80)

Roman Egyptian, Terracotta Nubian Head, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
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AT34446. 3 cm (1 1/8") high, Superb, red-beige terracotta; unmounted; $240.00 (€166.80)

Roman Egyptian, Terracotta Nubian Male Head, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34385. 4.5 cm (1 3/4") high, Superb, red-brown terracotta, clear and bold; post mounted on a clear acrylic stand; $235.00 (€163.32)

Roman Egyptian, Terracotta Figure of Harpocrates on Horse, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.

In Greek mythology, Harpocrates is the god of silence.
AT34368. Terracotta figure of Harpocrates sidesaddle on horse; cf. BMC Terracottas IV 3068 - 70, Average - Choice, 15.5 cm (6") high, red-beige terracotta; sidesaddle on horse, wearing high headdress, finger to mouth; horse's head missing; with base as shown; $225.00 (€156.38)

Greek, Terracotta Veiled Female Head, 4th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34453. 3 cm (1 1/4") high, Superb, beige terracotta; lovely head; unmounted, old collection or museum number in ink on the back; $220.00 (€152.90)

Greek, South Italian, Terracotta Female Head, 3rd Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34439. 4 cm (1 1/2") high, Choice, cream terracotta; hair drawn back and flowing behind; unmounted, lovely example; $220.00 (€152.90)

Greek, Terracotta Female Head, 3rd Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34452. 3.5 cm (1 1/2") high, Superb, brown terracotta; hair in curls at sides; unmounted; $220.00 (€152.90)

Greek, Boeotian, Terracotta Female Head, 330 - 200 B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34472. 4 cm (1 1/2") high, Choice, dark beige terracotta; himation over head and veiled across mouth; unmounted; lovely style; $200.00 (€139.00)

Greek, Terracotta Figure of Man Reclining, 3rd - 2nd Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AM35513. Terracotta figure of man reclining; 2 inches tall; tan-beige ware, drapery on shoulder, $200.00 (€139.00)

Egyptian, Terracotta Male Head Wearing Bag Wig, 600 - 400 B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34449. 4 cm (1 1/2") high, Choice, unmounted; $195.00 (€135.52)

Roman Egyptian, Terractotta Head of Isis, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34445. Terractotta head of Isis; cf. BMC Terracotta IV 3003 - 3005, Superb and bold, 5 cm (2") high, red-beige terracotta, hair at sides and wearing solar disc; $195.00 (€135.52)

Greek, Asia Minor, Terracotta Head, 3rd century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34480. 2.2 cm (1/2") high, Choice, hair fastened at top, unmounted; $190.00 (€132.05)

Greek, Corinthian, 5" Terracotta Female Figure, Early 5th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34362. Terracotta draped female figure, Average - Choice, 13 cm (5") high, beige terracotta; wearing chiton and himation; head missing; with stand as shown; $180.00 (€125.10)

Roman Egyptian, Terracotta Grotesque Head, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34441. 3.5 cm (1 1/2") high, Superb, red-beige terracotta; head of ugly grotesque; unmounted; bold; $180.00 (€125.10)

Roman Egyptian, Head of Aphrodite, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34436. 4.5 cm (1 3/4") high, Superb, red-brown terracotta, hair in tight curls, a lovely head; $180.00 (€125.10)

Greek, Terracotta Female Head, 4th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34476. 4 cm (1 1/2") high, Choice, red-cream terracotta; female head, hair tied back in stephanos, bun at back; unmounted; $175.00 (€121.63)

Greek, South Italian, Terracotta Female Head, 3rd Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34482. 3.5 cm (1 1/4") high, Choice, red-brown terracotta; hair bound up in circle; unmounted; $175.00 (€121.63)

Greek, Terracotta Baby's Head, 4th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34470. 2 cm (3/4") high, Choice, red-beige terracotta; short hair; unmounted; charming head; $170.00 (€118.15)

Roman Egyptian Terracotta Female Bust, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34405. 6.5 cm (2 1/2") high, Superb, red-beige terracotta, bust of female in hat and wearing aegis, lovely; with stand as shown in zoom photo; $170.00 (€118.15)

Hellenistic Greek, Terracotta Female Head, 2nd Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34400. 4 cm (1 1/2") high, Choice, beige terracotta; long wavy hair at sides bound up at back; unmounted; $160.00 (€111.20)

Greek, Terracotta Child's Head, 4th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34468. 4 cm (1 1/2") high, Superb face, grey terracotta; hair back; fragment with left side missing; charming style; unmounted; $160.00 (€111.20)

Greek, Terracotta Male Bust, 3rd Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34444. 6.5 cm (2 1/2") high, Choice, cream terracotta; bearded male bust in polos and himation; unmounted; $160.00 (€111.20)

Greek, Terracotta Female Head Veiled with Himation, 4th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34466. 3.5 cm (1 1/4") high, Choice, red-beige terracotta; unmounted; $160.00 (€111.20)

Roman Egyptian, Terracotta Female Figure, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34479. 5 cm (2") high, Choice, red-beige terracotta; wearing chiton and himation, holding arm to head; unmounted; $160.00 (€111.20)

Roman Egyptian, Terracotta Harpocrates Figure, 1st - 3rd Century
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.

Shhhhh! quiet!.....In Greek mythology, Harpocrates is the god of silence. Harpocrates was very poplar in Egypt during the Ptolemaic and Roman Periods, as evidenced by his numerous terracotta household idols, such as this one.
AT34366. Harpocrates figure, Choice, 9 cm (3 1/2") high; red-beige terracotta; wearing headdress, finger to mouth; with stand as shown; $160.00 (€111.20)

Roman Egyptian, Oil Lamp Finial with Zeus-Serapis, 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.

An example in the Royal Ontario Museum (Hayes ROM 393) is so similar that they appear to be from the same workshop and possibly the same mold (though ROM 393 is quite worn making it impossible to be certain. Hayes notes examples of this type are found in both Fayoum and Alexandria.

AT34432. oil lamp finial; cf. Hayes ROM 392 and 393, Choice, 4.5 cm (1 3/4") high; dark grey, triangular with bust of Zeus-Serapis, floral sheath below; very scarce; $160.00 (€111.20)

Roman Egyptian, Sphinx Plaque, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34383. 5 cm (2") high, Choice, beige terracotta, Sphinx in bag wig with ornate headdress, with small black base; $155.00 (€107.72)

Roman, Terracotta Nubian Head, Skyphos Handle Fragment, 1st Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34463. 5.5 cm (2 1/8") long; Oswald Price -, ROM -, Brown -, BMC -, Cahse -, Boston -, Superb and bold, red-orange terracotta siglata handle from a Skyphos with fine Nubian head terminal with palmettes; $155.00 (€107.72)

Roman Egyptian, Terracotta Head of Harpocrates, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34442. Head of Harpocrates; cf. Kaufmann 28; 3.9 cm (1 1/2") tall; small head elaborate hairstyle wearing horn and sun-disc headdress; mounted on clear stand, $155.00 (€107.72)

Greek, South Italian, Terracotta Warrior Figure, 3rd -2nd Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34386. 5 cm (2") high, Choice, cream terracotta; nude warrior with round shield; mounted on wood stand; $150.00 (€104.25)

Greek, Terracotta Female Head, 4th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34433. 2.8 cm (1") high, Choice, red-beige terracotta; hair back; unmounted; $150.00 (€104.25)

Roman Egyptian, Terracotta Mouse, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34384. 6 cm (2 1/4") high, Choice, red-brown terracotta; with black base stand; $150.00 (€104.25)

Roman Egyptian, Terracotta Female Head, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34474. 3.5 cm (1 1/2") high, Choice - Superb, red-beige terracotta; hair up and bound at top; unmounted; $150.00 (€104.25)

Roman Egypt, Terracotta Bust of Harpocrates Bust, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.

Shhhhh! quiet!.....In Greek mythology, Harpocrates is the god of silence. Harpocrates was very poplar in Egypt during the Ptolemaic and Roman Periods, as evidenced by his numerous terracotta household idols, such as this one.
AT34401. 7 cm (2 3/4") high, Choice, red-beige terracotta, bust of Harpocrates with finger to mouth, some remaining white slip; with black base post stand; $150.00 (€104.25)

Roman Egyptian, Terracotta Dog Forepart, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.

Terracotta dog figures were very popular in Roman Egypt. Although their use is unknown, they may have been children's toys.
AT34382. 6.5 cm (2 1/2") high, Attractive and Choice, red-beige terracotta, forepart of dog with prick ears and tied collar, with base stand; $150.00 (€104.25)

Ptolemaic Egyptian, Terracotta Female Head, 3rd Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34456. 4 cm (1 1/2") high, Choice, traces of black slip; wearing high crown with three pellets, wavy hair at side and top; unmounted; $145.00 (€100.78)

Greek, Terracotta Child's Head, 4th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34478. 2.8 cm (1") high, Choice, red-brown terracotta with white slip; hair drawn back to ornamental headdress, unmounted, charming; $145.00 (€100.78)

Roman Egypt, Female Terracotta Head, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34481. 4 cm (1 1/2") high, Superb, red-beige terracotta, head of female with hair up tied with band; $145.00 (€100.78)

Greek, Halicarnassus, Terracotta Standing Male Figure, Mid 4th Century B.C.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34457. 6.5 cm (2 1/2") high; BMC 522, Choice, hollow terracotta; wearing himation and holding patera; head and feet missing; unmounted; $140.00 (€97.30)

Roman Egyptian, Terracotta Female Head, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Click for a larger photo From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AT34461. 3.5 cm (1 1/4") high, Superb, red-beige terracotta, banded hair rolled at the top, unmounted, sharp example; $140.00 (€97.30)



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