Mesopotamian Terracotta Neo-Babylonian Ishtar
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Neobabylonian half-relief depicting the goddess Ishtar in terracotta; fragment with a wooden base, measuring 4.1 × 2.8 × 1.5 cm (6.1 × 4 × 3.2 cm with the base), dating to the 6th–5th century BC from Mesopotamia, authentic original with patina.
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Neo-Babylonian semi-plastic relief representation of the goddess Ishtar, with bent arms embracing the breasts. Head with good facial and hair detailing. Broken at the bottom, otherwise very well preserved. With ancient patina. On a wooden pedestal.
Dimensions: Without pedestal: 4.1 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm; With pedestal: 6.1 x 4 x 3.2 cm
Origin: Mesopotamia, 6th–5th century BC
Provenance: Acquired in 2025 at a renowned southern German auction house. Previously from the private collection W. F., Munich since before 2000. With label from the Münzkabinetts Werner Funk, Neukeferloh, Germany.
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https://www.gazette-drouot[dot]com/en/lots/9591759-statuette-d-ishtar-en-terre—
https://www.gazette-drouot[dot]com/en/lots/26894356-two-female-terracotta-statuettes–medio-elamite—
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Neo-Babylonian semi-plastic relief representation of the goddess Ishtar, with bent arms embracing the breasts. Head with good facial and hair detailing. Broken at the bottom, otherwise very well preserved. With ancient patina. On a wooden pedestal.
Dimensions: Without pedestal: 4.1 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm; With pedestal: 6.1 x 4 x 3.2 cm
Origin: Mesopotamia, 6th–5th century BC
Provenance: Acquired in 2025 at a renowned southern German auction house. Previously from the private collection W. F., Munich since before 2000. With label from the Münzkabinetts Werner Funk, Neukeferloh, Germany.
References:
https://www.gazette-drouot[dot]com/en/lots/9591759-statuette-d-ishtar-en-terre—
https://www.gazette-drouot[dot]com/en/lots/26894356-two-female-terracotta-statuettes–medio-elamite—
NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION
Details
Culture
Mesopotamian
Century/timeframe
6th - 5th Century BC
Name of object
Neo-Babylonian Ishtar
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Fragment
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
2.8 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
1.5 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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