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Philistine Anthropomorphic Figurine - PF.2623A
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.2623A)
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