(Hellenistic) Babylonia Alabaster Statue of the Goddess Ishtar-Aphrodite - 8 cm
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Statue of the Goddess Ishtar-Aphrodite, alabaster, 8 × 4 × 2 cm, dating to the 3rd century BC–1st century AD, from Hellenistic Babylonian culture; head re-attached with missing legs, in good condition.
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- Additional condition information: The head is re-attached and is missing part of the legs. Otherwise still a very impressive item.
- This figurine originates from Babylonian/Mesopotamian culture, specifically the Hellenistic period.
It is a characteristic alabaster figurine of the goddess Ishtar (often syncretized with the Greek goddess Aphrodite). Such nude or semi-nude fertility goddesses, featuring distinctive hairstyles and necklaces, have frequently been found in Mesopotamia. The figurines generally date from the 3rd century BC to the 1st century AD.
- See last pictures as a Parallel: https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/723488
Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Private London collection, UK. Collected in the 1970's. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
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- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
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IMPORTANT!
Due to new custom regulations we can no longer ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.
- Additional condition information: The head is re-attached and is missing part of the legs. Otherwise still a very impressive item.
- This figurine originates from Babylonian/Mesopotamian culture, specifically the Hellenistic period.
It is a characteristic alabaster figurine of the goddess Ishtar (often syncretized with the Greek goddess Aphrodite). Such nude or semi-nude fertility goddesses, featuring distinctive hairstyles and necklaces, have frequently been found in Mesopotamia. The figurines generally date from the 3rd century BC to the 1st century AD.
- See last pictures as a Parallel: https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/723488
Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Private London collection, UK. Collected in the 1970's. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Important information:
- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
- Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers.
- Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.
Details
Culture
(Hellenistic) Babylonia
Century/timeframe
3rd Century BC - 1st Century AD
Name of object
Statue of the Goddess Ishtar-Aphrodite
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Alabaster
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
8 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
4 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
2 cm
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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