Mesopotamian Clay Plaque of Fertility Goddess

Object Description

A finely modelled Mesopotamian, terracotta, figurine depicting a naked fertility goddess with clasped hands. She is portrayed in an iconic Old Babylonian style, featuring realistic facial features and a slender body that accentuates a sensual appeal. She appears gently gazing forward, holding her clasped hands in front of her chest. A long mantle, with rich folds, drapes over her shoulders and covers her back. To the back of her head is a conical headdress. The reverse side is roughly moulded. This piece comes with an Oxford TL test confirming its date of production.

Date: Circa 2000 BC

Object History

Ex London dealer collection, BL, acquired 1980s-2000s.

Object Condition

Fine condition, small chips to the edge, small, stable hairline crack to chest. Thermoluminescence test drill hole to the reverse. Date of production is confirmed with certificate number N104c2, dated 20th February 2004 by Oxford Authentication.

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