This blog is a electronic museum of my collections of antiquities, ethnographic, first editions, retro pottery from the 1950's to early 1970's, shell, mineral and gemstone specimens, fossils, postcards and other wonderful things! Comments are welcome on the objects including advice which will add to my own wonderment and knowledge.
Showing posts with label GODDESS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label GODDESS. Show all posts

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Indus Valley Clay Head of a Goddess Figurine (c) 3300-3000 BC, Mehrgarh Culture, PAKISTAN


Provenance:From a private collection. Bought at auction sale room, Melbourne.
Age: (c) 5,000 - 5,500 years old
Size: approx: 10cm
Condition: Excellent condition on display stand



Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Phoenician Clay Figurine Fragment of the Goddess Astarte, circa 500 BC, LEBANON


Provenance: Purchased in an antiquities auction (Christies)
Circa: 500 BC
Age: 2500 years old
Size: 5.0cm
Condition: Fragment, presented on bespoke stand.