Syro-Hittite Goddess Head Clay Fragment 2000 BCE PROVENANCE Near East

Description: Syro-Hittite Idol Goddess Head Clay Fragment 2000 BCE PROVENANCE Near East Ancient and RARE Syro-Hittite Idol Goddess Head Clay Fragment 2000 BCE PROVENANCE Near EastAncient Near East Ancient and RARE Syro-Hittite Idol Goddess Head Fragment 2nd Millennium BC Ancient Near East. This is likely the fragment of a head of a female figure, likely an idol or goddess, as these were common use in the Syro-Hittite Iron age period. The states called Neo-Hittite, Syro-Hittite (in older literature), or Luwian-Aramean (in modern scholarly works) were Luwian and Aramean regional polities of the Iron Age, situated in southeastern parts of modern Turkey and northwestern parts of modern Syria, known in ancient times as lands of Hatti and Aram. They arose following the collapse of the Hittite New Kingdom in the 12th century BCE, and lasted until they were subdued by the Assyrian Empire in the 8th century BCE. Source: Wikipedia, 2024 ***Please be aware that this is an ancient work of art and is quite fragile, as such the wear and tear is normal and part of the age.*** PROVENANCE: Purchased from the Estate of Curtis Schnell, Los Angeles. He was a well known art director in Hollywood films and TV and had a good collection of ancient art and antiquities. Mr. Schnell purchased this in 1990 from Petit Musee Antiquities, Montreal, Canada. Please see photos for documentation. Condition: Condition is commensurate with age and use. Nice aged patina, wear to relief of terracotta, scuffs and losses. Please see photos. ***Please be aware that this is an ancient work of art and is quite fragile, as such the wear and tear is normal and part of the age.*** Measurements:1 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 inches Weight: 1/5 oz PRICE: $475.00 Shipping: $17.99 Shipping Cost in the US. Ebay Global Shipping or contact seller for additional international shipping rates. I can ship more than one item together and give you better rates, just contact me and I will respond. I usually answer questions very quickly (depending on time difference) Customs duty, VAT, or import duty is the responsibility of the buyer. All items for sale are vintage or antique and it may show evidence of wear. Please see condition report and photos. I try to describe the items to the best of my ability. Please review the information, photos and/ or ask questions before bidding. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. 30 day returns, buyer pays return shipping Payment Terms: Payments are due within 48 hours of the end of the auction or listing. Shipping: $17.99 Shipping Cost in the US. Shipment will be sent with tracking and careful, sturdy packing, recycled, when possible. We will ship your item as soon as possible. Shipping usually takes no more than two business days. If you have any questions please contact us before bidding. For international shipping, we use Ebay Global shipping. If you need this shipped with particular requests, please contact me for international shipping rates before purchasing. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!

Price: 380 USD

Location: Los Angeles, California

End Time: 2024-12-29T01:25:58.000Z

Shipping Cost: 17.99 USD