Figure of Astarte
Figure of Astarte

Currently not on view

Figure of Astarte,

ca. 2000–1500 BCE

North Syrian
y1947-206

Information

Title
Figure of Astarte
Dates

ca. 2000–1500 BCE

Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
15.5 x 6.4 x 2.7 cm (6 1/8 x 2 9/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Object Number
y1947-206
Period
Neo-Hittite
Type
figurines, ceramics, terracottas
Materials
terracotta
Subject
women, figures (representations), deities

Purchased from Khayat in 1947

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