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RARE- BIBLICAL IRON AGE FIGURE OF AN ASTARTE, 800 BC browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Pottery: Pre AD 1000: Item # 854140
AWEIDAH GALLERY - JERUSALEM BASED GALLERY P.O.Box 51067 - Jerusalem, ISRAEL U.S.A. 310-593-4949 Cell:+972-545-216055 Guest Book $ 1,850 |
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We are pleased to offer this important and extremely rare ancient biblical Iron Age pottery figure of an Astarte "Fertility Goddess" Dated from, Dated from, 800 - 600 BC Bird-headed face, pillar-shaped body bearing outsized breasts, often supported by hands. There is no doubt that the figurines were considered to have some magical properties and were kept in the household as amulets to enhance fertility Measurements:Height: 14 cm - Width: 7 cm Condition: Professionally repaired and restored Found in Hebron "City of Abraham" south of Jerusalem, Holy Land ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY |
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