Object Description
An Old Babylonian terracotta figurine displaying the nude goddess Astarte, seated, nursing a child. The goddess is presented facing forward with her facial features delicately moulded along with the curls in her hair. She wears an elaborate necklace and band across her forehead. She holds an infant, on her lap, who is suckling on her left breast. The reverse is flat and unadorned.
Date: Circa 1900-1700 BC