Ancient Sumerian Terracotta Plaque w/ Astarte
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Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A lovely upper half of a press-molded clay plaque displaying a standing relief figure, probably representing Astarte (also known as Ashtoreth and Ishtar in parts of Mesopotamia) - a goddess associated with sexuality, war, and fertility. She holds her hands beneath her bosom, a characteristic pose for the goddess which has been interpreted as a gesture of fertility. Her form is slender and sensual. Size: 2.05" W x 3.2" H (5.2 cm x 8.1 cm); 4.45" H (11.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A lovely upper half of a press-molded clay plaque displaying a standing relief figure, probably representing Astarte (also known as Ashtoreth and Ishtar in parts of Mesopotamia) - a goddess associated with sexuality, war, and fertility. She holds her hands beneath her bosom, a characteristic pose for the goddess which has been interpreted as a gesture of fertility. Her form is slender and sensual. Size: 2.05" W x 3.2" H (5.2 cm x 8.1 cm); 4.45" H (11.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, 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.
#135566
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Piece is a fragment as shown. With light encrustation on surface.
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Ancient Sumerian Terracotta Plaque w/ Astarte
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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