You are considering a very rare ancient Phoenician clay figure of a pregnant woman "MOTHER GODDESS" representing Goddess Astarte "Fertility Goddess" dating to around 600 BC  More »

You are considering a very rare ancient Phoenician clay figure of a pregnant woman "MOTHER GODDESS" representing Goddess Astarte "Fertility Goddess" dating to around 600 BC The standing woman is portrayed with large breasts and swollen stomach, her head turned slightly downward to her right. She wears an Egyptian-style wig. Soft facial features are gently rendered with small eyes and a delicate nose.ASHTORETH: Alternatively Astoreth, Athtar, Astarat and Astarte.The goddess of fertility and reproduction among the Phoenicians and the Canaanites, the equivalent of the Babylonian ISHTAR. To the Egyptian, she was the Goddess of war and tenacity The Phoenician colonies carried the worship of Ashtoreth into the Mediterranean. In Cyprus she had important temples at Citium and Paphos, adn left a profound impression on its civilization.Measurements:Height: 16.5 cm - Width: 6.5 cm Condition: Lower part of the base professionally repaired as shown in the pictures Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel Reference: See Treasures of the Holy Land: Ancient Art from the Israel Museum (Metropolitan Museum 1986), no. 88 for a comparable figure of a pregnant female in the Israel Museum.Background: Similar squatting pregnant figures are well known from Phoenician sites along the eastern Mediterranean and in Cyprus. It is believed that they may be amuletic to encourage a safe delivery or may represent a deity associated with childbirth ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY   « Less

BURNISHED POTTERY JUGLET Cypriot; Late Bronze Age, 1550 – 1200 BC Cypriot ceramic imports found in Israel Ref. Ancient pottery of the Holy Land (Amiran, 1969  More »

BURNISHED POTTERY JUGLET Cypriot; Late Bronze Age, 1550 – 1200 BC Cypriot ceramic imports found in Israel Ref. Ancient pottery of the Holy Land (Amiran, 1969 PL.554). Burnished pottery bilbil globular body with a high base, long cylindrical neck slightly off central axis, funnel rim and a antithetic scroll in relief on body During the Late Bronze Age little jugs, known, as "Bil-bils" were importaed into Canaan. Analysis of substances found inside some of them has shown that they were used to hold the drug opium. The shape of the jug is strikingly like that of an upturned poppy head. Measurements: Height: 14 cm Width: 7.5 cm Height on stand: 16.5 cm Condition: Intact Excavated in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Holy Land All items that we offer for sale come with a certificate of authenticity. #5309   « Less

Aweidah Gallery is pleased to offer this ancient Cypriot "Late Bronze Age" painted pottery wine pitcher with a ring and a long narrow funnel-shaped neck White paint  More »

Aweidah Gallery is pleased to offer this ancient Cypriot "Late Bronze Age" painted pottery wine pitcher with a ring and a long narrow funnel-shaped neck White paint pigments on the body as shown in the scans Measurements: Height: 28 cm - Width: 12.5 cm Condition: Minor repair at the neck hard to see otherwise intact Found in Israel ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICAET OF AUTHENTICITY 812937   « Less

Greek - Hellenistic pottery wine measuring juglet 330 - 100 BC Time of Alexander the Great Pear-shaped body with a single handle and a small high base Dimensions:  More »

Greek - Hellenistic pottery wine measuring juglet 330 - 100 BC Time of Alexander the Great Pear-shaped body with a single handle and a small high base Dimensions: Height: 14.5 cm Diameter: 8 cm Height on stand: 16.5 cm Condition: Good condition as found Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Holy Land Antiquities are valuable because of their historical and cultural values and especially because of their provenance in the biblical lands during the biblical period. To own a "biblical" artifact is to possess a genuine, one-of-a-kind, object that puts one in actual physical contact with the world of the Bible. These unique items may be displayed as a testimony to biblical history as well as beautiful pieces of art and culture. ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICAET OF AUTHENTICITY #65768   « Less

Plaque of Banqueteer. Terracotta. Parthian, Syria. c. 200 BC - 200 AD. 7" wide (173mm), 4 5/16" height (160mm), 5/8" thick (160mm). Repairs.

Plaque of Banqueteer. Terracotta. Parthian, Syria. c. 200 BC - 200 AD. 7" wide (173mm), 4 5/16" height (160mm), 5/8" thick (160mm). Repairs.   « Less

A Babylonian Magic Incantation Bowl - otherwise known as a "demon bowl" or "devil trap bowl". Earthenware vessel found in various sites in Syria - present day Iran and Iraq.  More »

A Babylonian Magic Incantation Bowl - otherwise known as a "demon bowl" or "devil trap bowl". Earthenware vessel found in various sites in Syria - present day Iran and Iraq. Placed in the corners of rooms where demons were believed to sneak in through cracks in the floors and walls, the bowl was buried facedown to lure the demons inside. The writing on the inside spirals toward the center, the magical spell weaving a snare to trap the evil demon. They are normally inscribed in one of 3 Aramaic dialects - Jewish-Aramaic (as on this bowl),Syriac, and Mandaic. 6 1/8" wide, 2 1/4" deep. Bowl has had some repairs, but is in complete and wonderful condition.   « Less

In central and southern Mesopotamia, stamp seals appeared in the 4th millenium BC. Many stamp seals were carved in the form of an animal or an animal head, and the sealing  More »

In central and southern Mesopotamia, stamp seals appeared in the 4th millenium BC. Many stamp seals were carved in the form of an animal or an animal head, and the sealing surface was decorated with simple designs and often representing animals. These seals were used to seal vessels and containers. It is possible that some of these stamps were not actually used as seals, but were worn primarily as amulets. This seal, carved in the form of a reclining piglet, has a drilled eye, with the underside engraved with 12 drilled holes (significance unknown). Pierced for suspension. Size: 2 1/16" x 1 15/16", 7/16" thick. Origin: Sumeria, Late Uruk-Jemdat Nasr, 3300-2900 BC. Material: Red Stone.   « Less

Very Rare Terracotta Fertility Idol. Syro-Hittite, Syria, c. 2nd Millenium BC. Irregular size, but approximately 3 1/4" height, 3 5/8" wide, 3 3/4" deep.

Very Rare Terracotta Fertility Idol. Syro-Hittite, Syria, c. 2nd Millenium BC. Irregular size, but approximately 3 1/4" height, 3 5/8" wide, 3 3/4" deep.   « Less

A Roman Period terracotta Oil lamp from the Holy Land. Round shape w/ round fill hole and a nice patterned design. Earthen patina with some burn marks around the spout.  More »

A Roman Period terracotta Oil lamp from the Holy Land. Round shape w/ round fill hole and a nice patterned design. Earthen patina with some burn marks around the spout. Intact, in very good condition. Dated 100 B.C. - 300 A.D. Size: (approx)10 x 7cm. Found in excavation site in or around Jerusalem. Includes Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Hamedian Gallery as authorized by the Israeli Antiquities Authority. For more information please contact us at hamedian1@yahoo.com   « Less

A Roman Period terracotta Oil lamp from the Holy Land. Round shape w/ round fill hole and small handle. Earthen patina with some burn marks around the spout. Intact, in very  More »

A Roman Period terracotta Oil lamp from the Holy Land. Round shape w/ round fill hole and small handle. Earthen patina with some burn marks around the spout. Intact, in very good condition. Dated 100 B.C. - 300 A.D. Size: (approx)10 x 7cm. Found in excavation site in or around Jerusalem. Includes Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Hamedian Gallery as authorized by the Israeli Antiquities Authority. For more information please contact us at hamedian1@yahoo.com   « Less