Ancient Near East, Northern Syria, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. 2200 to 1900 BCE. An enticing, hand-built pottery figure of Astarte - known as Ishtar in parts of Mesopotamia - the goddess associated with femininity, war, and motherhood. The figure presents with a flattened body standing atop a flared base and holds both arms gently against her chest. A floor-length robe drapes her hourglass physique as layered necklaces shroud her clavicle. Her captivating countenance shows off a beak-like nose flanked by drilled eyes beneath arched brows, all crowned by a bulbous, flared headdress and flanked by a petite pair of ears. Size: 2" W x 5.8" H (5.1 cm x 14.7 cm)

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Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000

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#172245

Professionally repaired with light restoration over break lines. Minor chipping along break line on verso, as well as to shoulders, arms, base, and proper right side of head. Expected surface wear with nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with great preservation of details and light earthen deposits. Collection label on base.