A Israelite figurine of Astarte holding a drum or bread?. The head on this figure was made in mould wearing a wig like headdress, the neck was then inserted into the pillar-shaped body. The pillar-shaped body is holding  drum or bread. There is no doubt that the figurines were considered to have some magical properties and were kept in the household as amulets to enhance fertility.

REFERENCE #

KB_PT_2799

CIVILIZATION

Iron Age II, 800 B.C.E. – 600 B.C.E.

SIZE

H. 15 cm

CONDITION

Fine condition

PRICE

Price available upon request

PROVENANCE

The Private Collection of K. Baidun. 1970’s