Mesopotamian Terracotta Elamite statuette - Goddess Astarte - Susa 1500 BCE

Dysis Astarté in finely carved terracotta. She is depicted standing, hands resting under her generous chest, richly adorned with jewelry: bracelets, earrings, and a necklace. Her face, with delicate features, is crowned by a fringe beneath an elegant headdress. Astarté is a Phoenician/Canaanite goddess of love, sex, war, and hunting. She is often associated with the god Baal, with whom she forms a couple. Mesopotamia, Susa, 2nd millennium BCE - 1500/1100 BCE. A remarkable statue, from the archaeology collection of an amateur of ancient art. Acquisition in 1975, Michel Meignan, Versailles, June 23, 1975, ref 108 Height: 15.6 cm (height 17.4 cm with its custom-made base) Excellent overall condition - slight restoration The seller can prove the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Cultural object passport) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days All seller’s items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document indicating provenance.

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