The Astarte head molded, with wide face, large almond shaped eyes, long nose and thick lips. The hair dress, is similar to the Egyptians in style.

These types of figurines of Astarte, were common in the rituals of the Israelite women. They were found in ancient Israelite sites in the north and Judean sites in the south of the Holy Land.

Cf. Mazar, A., 1992, ill. 11.25, p. 501-502.

Keel O., Schroer S., 2004, p.189

REFERENCE #

KB_PT_0434

CIVILIZATION

Iron Age II, 800 B.C.E. – 600 B.C.E.

SIZE

H. 5.5 cm

CONDITION

Fine condition

PRICE

$950

PROVENANCE

The Private Collection of the late M. Baidun. 1960’s