Syro-Hittite Clay Fertility Idol

GBP 395.00

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Object Description

A Syro-Hittite fertility figure moulded from clay. She is displayed with her arms resting on her stomach with her breasts exposed. Her facial features have been stylistically rendered displaying large sucken eyes and a hooked nose. The figure has been mounted on a custom-made stand.

Date: Circa 3rd-2nd millennium BC

Object History

Acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Object Condition

Fine condition, slight chip to the nose and right cheek. The figure itself measures; 8.3cm height,3.8cm width

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:4.9 x H:9.3 centimeters

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By appointment only.

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Dealer Location

The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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