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Syrian Terracotta Seated Goddess, Lower Torso / Legs

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Syrian Terracotta Seated Goddess, Lower Torso / Legs

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Description

Syria, Tell Halaf, ca. 4500 BCE. This is a part of one of the most desirable of all Near-Eastern antiquities - the lower half of a terracotta fertility goddess from the major archaeological site of Tell Halaf. This portion includes her massive thighs and tiny waist, with brown slip bands of decoration. These exaggerated female forms are some of the earliest religious artifacts that we know of. Size: 2" L x 1.5" W (5.1 cm x 3.8 cm)

Provenance: Ex-California Museum of Ancient Art

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Condition

This piece is the lower part of a figure, and so is broken off at the waist, with a clear break mark. Much original pigment remains

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Syrian Terracotta Seated Goddess, Lower Torso / Legs

Name: Syrian Terracotta Seated Goddess, Lower Torso / Legs
SKU: 46050951
Price: 100 USD
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