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THBBabylonian Carved Alabaster Face of a Goddess
Lot 54
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Jul 19, 2018
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2018-07-19 10:00:00
2018-07-19 10:00:00
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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Ancient Near East, Babylonian, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A gorgeous hand-carved face of a female deity, perhaps Astarte (also known as Ashtoreth and Ishtar in parts of Mesopotamia) - a goddess associated with war, sexuality, and fertility. Her tranquil visage stares serenely past the confines of space in time with recessed eyes while plump cheeks, a petite nose, and thin lips comprise the rest of her countenance. Her delicate face is framed by an arching headdress adorned with several drilled perforations which likely held additional ornamentation. Her hair cascades down both sides of her face with a neatly-arranged plait draped over her left shoulder. Astarte is an ancient goddess who has gone by many names throughout antiquity; she is even mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible. A spectacular example with a sophisticated presentation and expert attention to detail. Custom museum-quality display stand included. Size: 1.875" W x 2.7" H (4.8 cm x 6.9 cm); 4.55" H (11.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#135350Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age as expected, fading to some carved details, with ancient losses to hair and neck on right side, and minor chips and roughness across most surfaces. Light earthen deposits and nice encrustations throughout.Condition
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