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Roman Holy Land, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A lead ex-voto figure depicting Atargatis Heliopolitanus from the cult of the Heliopolitan Triad. The goddess figure in the center holds a tree in one hand and is flanked by bulls. Items like these were carried on ceremonial occasions in a sacred procession from Heliopolis to Ain Lejouj where they were then flung into the waters of the spring. This was originally a Canaanite cult that the Romans adopted when they conquered the city of Heliopolis in modern day Lebanon. The god Ba'al became Jupiter Heliopolitanus, Atargatis (sometimes called Astarte) became Venus Heliopolitana, and Adon became Mercury, son of Jupiter and Venus. The Romans built a temple to the Triad, and votives to the cult have been found in the region. Comes with custom stand. Size: 2.75" W x 3.75" H (7 cm x 9.5 cm); height on stand: 4.5" (11.4 cm)

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000

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#122263

  • Condition: Lead patina over surface. Slight bending to implement in one hand of the goddess. Details are very clear.

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