Terracotta Astarte Plaque

Terracotta Astarte Plaque

Description:

Terracotta plaque figurine showing a naked female of the 'Astarte' type, possibly representing a deity; solid, made in a single-sided mould; piercing above head for suspension; damage to feet and body.


Dimensions: Height: 17.50 centimetres


Object Type: figurine; plaque


Techniques: pierced; mould-made

Period:

Archaic II

Date:

650 - 550 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Salamis (Cyprus)

Accession Number:

1967,1104.10