Syro-Hittite - Fertility idol statuette - 3rd / 2nd millennium BCE.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,000 - € 2,500
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Syro-Hittite bronze fertility idol statuette from the 3rd–2nd millennium BCE, 9.8 cm tall (1.7 cm with the wooden base), in good condition and authentic, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire from the Netherlands, acquired in 2025.
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Ancient Syro-Hittite fertility idol stylized in bronze
Bronze stylized figure of a woman with a flat button-shaped head, the large nose forming an avian face. The neck is adorned with a two-row necklace.
The woman has one hand resting on her hip and an arm stretched forward. Each arm is adorned with a bracelet.
The legs, elongated like stems, are straight, the waist is defined by a belt and the pubic area is embossed. The breasts are represented by two discs.
This rare idol is an example of highly abstract forms, reducing the human figure to a simple collection of shapes and circles, and is considered one of our oldest examples of abstract art. They fascinate us today in part because they allude to a system of beliefs and a cosmology that we can no longer access or understand.
Levant, Syro-Hittite culture, circa 2800–1500 BCE.
Highlighted by a solid black wooden pedestal
Dimensions: height 9.8 cm (height 1.7 cm with the pedestal)
Excellent state of conservation — no restoration
Provenance: Netherlands, gallery D.Z.N.
Previous provenance: Netherlands, Amsterdam, Ancient Art, 1988
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateAncient Syro-Hittite fertility idol stylized in bronze
Bronze stylized figure of a woman with a flat button-shaped head, the large nose forming an avian face. The neck is adorned with a two-row necklace.
The woman has one hand resting on her hip and an arm stretched forward. Each arm is adorned with a bracelet.
The legs, elongated like stems, are straight, the waist is defined by a belt and the pubic area is embossed. The breasts are represented by two discs.
This rare idol is an example of highly abstract forms, reducing the human figure to a simple collection of shapes and circles, and is considered one of our oldest examples of abstract art. They fascinate us today in part because they allude to a system of beliefs and a cosmology that we can no longer access or understand.
Levant, Syro-Hittite culture, circa 2800–1500 BCE.
Highlighted by a solid black wooden pedestal
Dimensions: height 9.8 cm (height 1.7 cm with the pedestal)
Excellent state of conservation — no restoration
Provenance: Netherlands, gallery D.Z.N.
Previous provenance: Netherlands, Amsterdam, Ancient Art, 1988
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations, such as an export license. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Syro-Hittite
Century/timeframe
3ème / 2ème millénaire avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Fertility idol statuette - 3rd / 2nd millennium BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
