Assyrian Pottery Upper Body Goddess Astarte - TL Tested
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Ancient Near East, Neo-Assyrian period, ca. 800 to 600 BCE. A stylized white clay head and upper body of the goddess Astarte, depicted here with huge, almond-shaped eyes, a heavy brow line, elaborate coiffure, and a large, round amulet worn on a string of beads around her neck. Astarte (Ashtoreth, Ishtar) was connected with sexuality, war, and fertility. The top of her head has a yannic form and her arms curve upward so that her hands grasp her breasts, a common pose for this goddess. Size: 3.3" W x 4" H (8.4 cm x 10.2 cm); 4.75" H (12.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Millburn, New Jersey, USA collection
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#117457
Ancient Near East, Neo-Assyrian period, ca. 800 to 600 BCE. A stylized white clay head and upper body of the goddess Astarte, depicted here with huge, almond-shaped eyes, a heavy brow line, elaborate coiffure, and a large, round amulet worn on a string of beads around her neck. Astarte (Ashtoreth, Ishtar) was connected with sexuality, war, and fertility. The top of her head has a yannic form and her arms curve upward so that her hands grasp her breasts, a common pose for this goddess. Size: 3.3" W x 4" H (8.4 cm x 10.2 cm); 4.75" H (12.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Millburn, New Jersey, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#117457
Condition
Head is reattached. Loss to part of the figure's hair. Nice detail remaining.
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Assyrian Pottery Upper Body Goddess Astarte - TL Tested
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