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THBIranian Pottery Fertility Goddess (Steatopygous Idol)
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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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LiveNov 16, 2023
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Iran, Caspian Sea region, middle of 2nd / beginning of first millennia BCE. A large and fine pottery fertility goddess of a type found throughout much of the ancient Central Asian world. Sometimes referred to as a "steatopygous" idol. This relates to the level of "tissue" on the thighs and buttocks. Rounded head squared at forehead, incised eyes, hands on waist, small breasts and incised decorations on belly, legs, buttocks and back. She has a long braid of hair down her back, perforated ears, wearing a decorated circular crown. Size: 3.375" W x 7.5" H (8.6 cm x 19 cm)
Idols like this were offerings to the gods asking for help in conceiving children. They were often left in temples or kept in their homes.
This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.
For a very similar example, see; Idols The Beginning of Abstract Forms, Ariadne Galleries, New York, item # 120.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010; ex-Dina Recanati collection. Ms. Recanti was a huge patron of the arts and acquired an extensive collection of well-provenanced items over her lifetime.
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#182387Condition
Repairs mostly affecting lower section, small section of crown missing, TL hole on base of right foot and top of head. These holes can be filled if the winning bidder requests.
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