Hellenistic Terracotta Comic Theater Mask

Hellenistic Terracotta Comic Theater Mask, ca. 5th-3rd Century BC. This is a beautiful example of an ancient Greek comic actor's mask. These pieces are rare and always in high demand. This particular example is unusually well modeled, displaying the typical smiling open mouth and arching eyebrows of the comic actor. The piece has one large chip on the upper hairline, otherwise the piece is in excellent condition. Acquired in the 1960's. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 195, 29 October 2015, lot 593. H. 3 1/4" W. 3 1/8" (8.2 cm x 8 cm)..