Iron Age head of the fertility goddess Astarte, 800 BC

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #759713

You are considering a beautiful Israelite Iron Age painted terracotta head of the fertility goddess Astarte, dating to the Iron Age II: 1000-586 BC.

The head with broad face with large almond shaped eyes. The hairstyle, influenced by the Egyptian styl
Terracotta figurines of Astarte (Ashtoret), were prominent in daily Israelite religious... Click for details

Iron Age head of the fertility goddess Astarte, 800 BC

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #759710

You are considering a beautiful Israelite Iron Age terracotta head of the fertility goddess Astarte, dating to the Iron Age II: 1000-586 BC

Terracotta figurines of Astarte (Ashtoret), were prominent in daily Israelite religious practice, and were worshiped probably by women. They have been excavated in Judean sites, particularly in Jerusalem, from where the finest examples come, dating mostly to the eighth and sevent... Click for details

Iron Age head of the fertility goddess Astarte, 800 BC

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #759709

You are considering a beautiful Israelite Iron Age terracotta head of the fertility goddess Astarte, dating to the Iron Age II: 1000-586 BC.

The head with broad face with large almond shaped eyes and a wide mouth with thick lips with raised tips. The hairstyle, influenced by the Egyptian style, with thick curly hair.
Terracotta figurines... Click for details

ISRAELITE TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ASTARTE,800 BC

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #757846

You are considering a beautiful Israelite Iron Age terracotta head of the fertility goddess Astarte, dating to the Iron Age II: 1000-586 BC.

Terracotta figurines of Astarte (Ashtoret), were prominent in daily Israelite religious practice, and were worshiped probably by women. They have been excavated in Judean sites, particularly in Jer... Click for details

Iron Age head of the fertility goddess Astarte, 800 BC

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #757844

You are considering a beautiful Israelite Iron Age terracotta head of the fertility goddess Astarte, dating to the Iron Age II: 1000-586 BC.

The head with broad face with large almond shaped eyes and a wide mouth with thick lips with raised tips. The hairstyle, influenced by the Egyptian style, with thick curly hair.
Terracotta figurines... Click for details

Holyland Alabaster Jar - 2nd Millenium B.C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #733744
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This is a fine example of early, holyland stonework. This jar is carved from alabaster with two vertical, stylized fin-lugs, each pierced twice for suspension.

Measures: 75 mm (3") tall.

Condition: Excellent. Two tiny chips to the rim and good mineral adhesions attesting to the great age of this piece. ... Click for details

Mameluke Stone / Stucco Fragment Head of a Lion

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Sculpture Pre 1492: item #725022
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Mameluke Stone / Stucco Fragment Head of a Lion, 13th Century. 2 1/4" high. Some pigment remains around mouth. Ex: Arieh Klein, Jerusalem. The Mameluke Period (1250-1517 CE) In 1260 the Mameluke rulers of Egypt conquered Palestine and became the new masters of Jerusalem. While Mameluke Jerusalem bore prime religious importance, politically it was insignificant. The Mamelukes were soldiers who had been brought to Egypt as property of the ruler from the Central Asian steppes.Since they had been br... Click for details

CANAANITE BRONZE AGE STEATITE SCARAB SEAL,1850 BC

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #716811

From the Holy Land, "Canaanite" Middle Bronze Age steatite scarab "seal" depicting a seated God wearing a long crown

Dated from, 1850 - 1550 BC

Measurements: Length: 19 mm - Width: 14 mm

Condition: Intact, untouch ... Click for details

CANAANITE TERRACOTTA FIGURE "MOTHER AND CHILD" 1800 BC

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #716803

From the Holy Land, Lovely Canaanite Middle Bronze Age terracotta figure of a woman carrying her child on her shoulder. 1800 BC

Measurements: Height: 10 cm - Width: 2.5 cm

Condition: Intact not repaired and not restored

Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Holy L... Click for details

Byzantine Crucifix Christ The Redeemer Silver 800AD

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #704245
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Ancient Silver Byzantine Crucifix with "Jesus Christ The Redeemer" c800 AD. Very nice rare example of a Silver Byzantine Christian Cross, dated to around 800AD. 40mm x 22mm, Silver, intact and wearable.