A gorgeous Phoenician gold pendant of Astarte, c. 7th - 5th Century BC, in Egyptian style, wearing heavy wig with long curled locks and armlets, each hand supporting a breast above her swollen pregnant belly, suspension tube at top nicely decorated with vertical ridges. Mounted on a custom base. Intact with wonderful style, remains of resin within the recesses and on the backside. 4 x 2.9 cm. 4.23g. Ex Midwest private collection.

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