Figurine of Astarte
Figurine of Astarte

Currently not on view

Figurine of Astarte,

Early second millenium BCE

North Syrian
y1968-240

Information

Title
Figurine of Astarte
Dates

Early second millenium BCE

Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
13.9 x 5.2 x 2.8 cm (5 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Professor Ernest T. DeWald
Object Number
y1968-240
Culture
Syrian
Type
terracottas, figurines, ceramics
Materials
terracotta
Subject
dots, deities, religious art, figures (representations), women, headdresses

Acquired by Ernest T. DeWald from J. Khayat; given to the Museum in 1968

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