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**Originally Listed At $300**

Ancient Near East, Syro-Hittite, ca. 2800 to 1500 BCE. A ceramic figure of the goddess Astarte, with a simple physical form until it reaches the arms and shoulders. Her arms extend outward, paddle-like, with no hands, as if just reaching to embrace the viewer. The goddess wears a thick, cuff-like necklace and has a stylized face that is instantly recognizable as from this period. A large, thin nose, some kind of projecting headdress/coiffure, and a pair of huge eyes made from coils of pottery give it its form. The design of the eyes relates to the common motif throughout the Ancient Near East that eyes must be wide and attentive to show religious devotion. Astarte is the goddess who is also known as Ishtar in some parts of Mesopotamia, a goddess associated with femininity, motherhood, and war. Size: 1.6" W x 3.3" H (4.1 cm x 8.4 cm); 4.05" H (10.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Littleton, Colorado USA collection

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  • Condition: Figure has been expertly repaired and restored at the neck and arms; it is almost impossible to see any break lines.

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