Syro-Hittite Terracotta Fertility Figure

2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

2 3/4 in. (30.2 grams, 70 mm).

Depicting a seated female figure with a bird's head, possibly a deity; applied circular eyes and pinched nose; wearing a circlet, two necklaces and a long skirt.

Provenance

Ex property of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent.

Accompanied by a copy of a previous illustrated catalogue page.

CONDITION

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