Ancient Near East, The object is an anatolian Hittite -Canaanite bronze figure of a male , likely depicting a deity such as Baal. H. 14 cm. This type of figurine is often interpreted as a representation of a god, possibly used as a cult idol or a votive object offered by worshippers seeking divine favor. ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Provenance: Private Dutch collection. Before French collection 80's Baal is the chief deity of Canaanite religion, a storm god associated with the fertility of the land, often depicted in an abstract but recognizably human way. Condition: Good condition with dark patina . One leg seems to be restored. Provenance: Private Dutch collection Will be shipped registered and insured. I combine shipping. See also my other auctions. I only ship in EU. When you bid make sure you have a shipping adress in EU. The supplier warrants that they obtained this lot in a legal manner. The seller guarantees that they are entitled to sell/export this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license, will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about the status of the permits if this takes more than a few days.