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North Syrian Deity Bust, Early 2nd Millennium BC

Terracotta deity with pointed nose and deeply impressed eyes. The applied arms resting upon the chest. Incised fingers and cross-hatched necklace.

Type MAII 1 from the North Syrian Euphrates area. For a similar bust from Tell Hariri-Mari cf. item no. 9, p. 268, plate 26 in: Leila Badre. Les Figurines Anthropomorphes en Terre Cuite à l’Age du Bronze en Syrie. Paris 1980.

Broken below the chest. Surface slightly worn. Good condition.

H. 7.5 cm (3 in)
H. with stand 12.2 cm (4.8 in)

Swiss private collection, established between 1968 and 1978.

420 USD