Syro-Hittite Terracotta Goddess Figure Fragment ibex is complemented by a graceful

is complemented by a graceful curved handle

offering a tactile charm that reflects its ancient origins

reflecting the patience and skill of its maker

each expertly cut from hard red stone and translucent glass

are iconic of Moche artistry

Syro-Hittite Terracotta Goddess Figure Fragment ibex is complemented by a gracefulAncient Near East, Syro Hittite culture, c. 20001600 BC, Northern Syria A finely crafted small scale terracotta head fragment depicting a female deity in highly stylised form, characterised by striking avian features. The goddess gazes outward through wide, annular pellet eyes, while a pinched, beak like nose projects prominently from the petite head, lending the figure a powerful and otherworldly presence. She wears an elaborate pierced headdress, an