Naked female, possibly a goddess, holding her breasts (Astarte figurine)

Details

• Title

  Naked female, possibly a goddess, holding her breasts (Astarte figurine)

• Associated place

  Europe › Cyprus (find spot)

• Date

  Cypro-Archaic I Period (c. 750 - c. 600 BC)

• Material and technique

  ceramic

• Object type

  sculpture › figure › figurine

• Dimensions

  15.2 cm (height)

• No. of items

  1

• Credit line

  Purchased, 1971.

• Museum location

  Ground floor | Gallery 18 | Ancient Cyprus

• Museum department

  Antiquities

• Accession no.

  AN1971.854

Our online collection is being continually updated. Find out more

Know more about this object? Spotted an error? Contact us