Phoenician - Idol statuette - Goddess Astarte - 1500 BCE
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 850 - € 1,000
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Phoenician terracotta plaque depicting the goddess Astarté, titled Idole d'Astarté, a standing nude figure with bracelets, dating to the 1st millennium BCE, height 13.6 cm (15.6 cm with the custom base), in good original condition, acquired in 2025 from a French gallery with provenance from France.
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Idol of Astarte
Terracotta plaque depicting the goddess Astarte in relief.
She stands upright, nude, with both hands supporting her breasts from below.
She is adorned with bracelets. Her face, with delicate features, is accented by a fringe and her hair falls to either side of her face.
Phoenicia, 1st millennium BCE - (4th century BCE or earlier)
Height: 13.6 cm (height 15.6 cm with its custom-made base)
Astarte is the Canaanite/Phoenician goddess of love, sexuality, war, and the hunt, inspired by the Mesopotamian deity Inanna/Ishtar.
A remarkable statue, coming from a French archaeology collection.
Excellent state of preservation - small losses in the lower part - no restoration
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and come with an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the 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.
Translated by Google TranslateIdol of Astarte
Terracotta plaque depicting the goddess Astarte in relief.
She stands upright, nude, with both hands supporting her breasts from below.
She is adorned with bracelets. Her face, with delicate features, is accented by a fringe and her hair falls to either side of her face.
Phoenicia, 1st millennium BCE - (4th century BCE or earlier)
Height: 13.6 cm (height 15.6 cm with its custom-made base)
Astarte is the Canaanite/Phoenician goddess of love, sexuality, war, and the hunt, inspired by the Mesopotamian deity Inanna/Ishtar.
A remarkable statue, coming from a French archaeology collection.
Excellent state of preservation - small losses in the lower part - no restoration
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and come with an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the 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.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
Phoenician
Century/timeframe
1er millénaire avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Idol statuette - Goddess Astarte - 1500 BCE
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
