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 |