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Philistine Anthropomorphic Figurine - PF.2623B
Origin: Israel/Egypt
Circa: 1200
BC
to 900
BC
Dimensions:
6" (15.2cm) high
Collection: Biblical
Medium: Terracotta
Additional Information: Found in Deir al Balah, Egypt
$2,600.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
Simple of form yet powerful of spirit, this
anthropomorphic figurine speaks of the heart
and mind of an ancient people. As we observe
the figures curving breasts and swelling hips
we are reminded of the great goddess, the
mother of all life who nourishes and enriches
us one and all. Down through the ages her
likeness has been rendered by man in all
forms of media, however, nowhere is she
interpreted as more potent than in this
ceramic sculpture. Moreover, time has treated
this figurine kindly, for the softly weathered
finish on her surface further enhances the
eternal qualities of this ancient female spirit.
- (PF.2623B)
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