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Plaque depicting a naked goddess on a horse, probably Astarte or Anat

UnknownLate Canaanite period, 13th century BCE

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel

This plaque, found in a temple, was originally attached to wood, felt, or leather.

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  • Title: Plaque depicting a naked goddess on a horse, probably Astarte or Anat
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: Late Canaanite period, 13th century BCE
  • Location: Lachish
  • Type: Plaque
  • Rights: Israel Antiquities Authority, Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
  • External Link: Israel Museum, Jerusalem
  • Medium: Gold
  • Dimensions: H: 20.4; W: 11.2 cm
  • Curator: Misch-Brandl, Osnat
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

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