Description:

Ancient Near East, northern Syria, Syro-Hittite, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. A fascinating pottery figure of a goddess displaying a stylized form with a bird-like visage. Gazing forth from wide, annular eyes, the avian-esque deity wears a backwards-protruding headdress with elaborate side flaps, a collar necklace that hangs above her broad shoulders, and a floor-length skirt leaving her chest exposed. Her arms are bent at the elbows to resemble flapping wings, while a beak-like pinched nose extends out from her petite head. The design of the eyes relates to the ubiquitous motif throughout the ancient Near East that one's eyes must be wide and attentive to show religious devotion. Size: 2.1" W x 6.4" H (5.3 cm x 16.3 cm)

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Provenance: private Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA collection, acquired from an antique dealer in York, England in the late 1980s

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#178646

  • Condition: Professionally repaired with some chipping along 1 break line and light restoration over another. Light surface wear as shown with chips to proper left arm, base, and verso of headdress, but otherwise nice presentation with good remaining detail.

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