Western Asiatic Syro-Hittite Ceramic Fertility Idol

12th-7th century BC. A ceramic female figure with elaborate headdress, pinched facial features, applied necklace band, arms supporting the breasts, impressed points to the face and breasts, pointillÃ

12th-8th century BC. A flat-backed ceramic figurine depicting a figure with two heads; the eyes and breasts formed with round recesses, the headdresses and necklaces separately applied, formed with ve

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A ceramic female figure with large headdress pierced at the top and sides, prominent nose and round eyes and urna in the centre, necklace in the form of applied beads; short arm

12th-8th century BC. A ceramic figurine with columnar body and flared base, applied discs to the breasts, right arm flexed with hand placed flat on the chest, left arm pierced vertically at the sub ha

12th-8th century BC. A ceramic figurine with lozengiform lower body rising to flat-section upper body, depicting a standing female with hands beneath the breasts; pointillé collar to the neck, elabor

12th-7th century BC. A mixed group of ceramic figurines comprising: a female with applied hair, collar and anklets; a standing figure with conical base, tapering lower body, pinched facial features, h

Early 1st millennium BC. A flat-section figurine with two heads, one with a domed cap and the other with radiating incised lines; the eyes and breasts formed with disc appliqués, central recess; th

12th-7th century BC. A flat-backed ceramic figurine depicting a deity with two heads; the eyes and breasts formed with round recesses, the headdresses and necklaces separately applied, formed with ver

12th-7th century BC. A ceramic female figure with elaborate headdress, pinched facial features, applied necklace band, arms extended, impressed points to the face, breasts and navel, chevrons to the h

12th-7th century BC. A ceramic figure of a standing bull with rider on its back holding onto the horns; the rider seated forward on the shoulders, with impressed pellet eyes and ribbed cap. 70 grams,

12th-7th century BC. A flat-backed ceramic figurine depicting a deity with two heads; the eyes and breasts formed with round recesses, the headdresses and necklaces separately applied; both hands exte

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A stone figurine of a female with schematic facial features with indented eyes and long nose; hands cupped under breasts, wide hips and legs close together; engraved pubic trian

12th-7th century BC. A two-part annular bracelet comprising a sheet-gold tube over a core; on the longer, female section, the open rim strengthened and decorated with a guilloche in filigree gold wire

Hand built terracotta female figure, representing Astarte the goddess of fertility. Flat shape with short arms outward, bird-like features and pierced lobes and crown. Apprx 5.5"T. From the collection

Syro-Hittite fertility idol. The depicted deity in typical representation with outstretched arms, stylised head and gender characteristics. With indicated head and neck ornaments. The back is flat. Th

Near East, Syro-Hittite, ca. 2800 to 1500 BCE. In the style of those found at Tell Halaf, this is a small pottery fertility idol, an abstract figure that has some female features. Size: 1.1" W x 2.5"

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of terracotta figurines, each a standing female with hands clasped to the breasts, flared base, applied collar, pinched facial details. 177 grams total, 9.5-10.5cm (3

Ancient Near East, Northern Syria, Syro-Hittite, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. An enormous hand-built pottery female fertility idol with its highly-burnished surface covered in tan slip. The columnar-form f

Ancient Syro-Hittite Terracotta Seated Fertility Idol ca. 5000 - 4000 BC Ancient Syro-Hittite Terracotta Seated Fertility Idol; knees bended with arms around them. Very unusual position, could be a ps

7th-6th millennium BC. A Neolithic ceramic figure of a seated female with small head, prominent nose and bun on top; arms looped under breasts; large legs tapering to a point and with traces of horizo

An undated archaistic ceramic idol with incised lines to the body, discoid face with spike to the rear. 600 grams, 18cm (7"). Property of a European gentleman; formerly acquired on the German art mark

An undated archaistic ceramic idol of a female sitting cross-legged with elbows spread and hands on the chest. 337 grams, 15cm (6"). Property of a European gentleman; formerly acquired on the German a

Ancient Near East, Northern Syria, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. An interesting hand-built earthenware female idol, perhaps with fertility connotations in mind based on the globular br

Ca. 2000-1550 BC An ancient Canaanite fertility goddess idol. The goddess is standing frontal naked with her hands holding a new born baby. She is wearing a conical crown and elaborate torque. Her lar