Unique Decorated Syro-Hittite Clay Jar

Near East: Hittite Pre AD 1000: item #790433
P.964

Rare Syro-Hittite Clay Jar with a Head of Fertility Goddess on each Handle

Period :2nd Millennium BC

Measurements: Height: 17 cm (6.5 Inch) - Diameter: 18 cm (7 Inch)

Condition: Intact, not repaired and not restored ... Click for details

Mesopotamian Mother Goddess Plaque Astarte

Near East: Hittite Pre AD 1000: item #754034
BAWK

Ca. 1st Millennium B.C., Mesopotamian. Press-molded ancient pottery Mother Goddess plaque in relief (possibly the goddess Astarte), holding her breasts, a gesture for fertility. She has her hair in careful rows and wears a long, flowing gown. 5-1/8"H, in generally very condition condition, save old repairs at center and knees. Complete with custom display stand.
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CLAY BULL WITH A RIDER FROM SYRIA

Near East: Hittite Pre AD 1000: item #690143
R67

Reddish clay statuette of a bull with a rider holding the horns. Neolithic Syria, 2nd Millennium BC. Very good condition with a very minor repair.9x9.5cm

Ancient Syro-Hittite Female Figure, Bronze Age

Near East: Hittite Pre AD 1000: item #590633

This stylized female figure belongs to a broad tradition of poorly-understood representations of nude women created in clay by Near Eastern cultures from prehistory through the Iron Age. Because so little is known about the function or motivation for these figures, an amazing amount of conjecture is taken as truth. For example, a common belief among dealers and collectors is that these figures represent Astarte, Asherah, or a generic Mother Goddess, but this reductionist idea has drawn increasin... Click for details

Syro - Hittite Fertility Goddess Astarte

Near East: Hittite Pre AD 1000: item #421728
1205

Astarte the Israelite Goddess of Fertility, Cream colored clay goddess with large ears, pointed nose and expressive eyes, conical breasts and primitive drapery. Hands missing and small chip on frontal base. Ancient Asia Minor (Syria/Turkey), 2nd Millennium B.C.E. On custom base, 4 3/4" high (without base).

SYRO HITTITE TERRACOTTA IDOL

Near East: Hittite Pre AD 1000: item #388955
CA043c

Terracotta idol from Syria.Hittite culture, 2nd Millennium BC.Head reattached,some other small repair.Mounted.H:13.5cm.

STONE PENDANT FROM SYRIA

Near East: Hittite Pre AD 1000: item #378565
149

Stone pendant in the shape of an animal with circular decorative spots.From Northern Syria,Hittite period,2nd Millennium BC. Excellent condition. 2x3cm.

ANCIENT BRONZE BRACELET, HITTITE: EX HEFLIN

Near East: Hittite Pre AD 1000: item #348649
AXH.0230.7

From the estate of the world traveler, Dr. Allen Heflin, this heavy bronze bracelet (AXH230.73) was acquired in Turkey and attributed to the Hittite Empire, c.2nd Millennium BC. Measuring just shy of 3 ½” in outside diameter, the heavy bronze bar is well patinated and sparsely coated with a patchy encrustation that can be at least partially flaked off with a finger nail. Both ends of the open bracelet are decorated with the head of an animal that has dragon like attributes. The faintest remnant ... Click for details

HITTITE STONE STELE FROM SYRIA

Near East: Hittite Pre AD 1000: item #335082
815

Important commemorative carved stone stele representing a naked prisoner with Mesopotamian features tied to colums. The scene is carved in a rather primitive fashion inside a square niche. An inscription on the basement. Syro-Hittite culture of the 2nd Millennium BC. 26x26x15cm. Well presented on a metal stand.