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