Null [Archaeology]. Orient. East. Votive plaque of Astarte, Goddess of Love, sup…

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[Archaeology]. Orient. East. Votive plaque of Astarte, Goddess of Love, supporting her breast. White terracotta. L. 10cm. Evidence of the very ancient cult of the Great Goddess. Canaan, Southern Levant, Late Bronze Age or later. As is (visible gaps).

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[Archaeology]. Orient. East. Votive plaque of Astarte, Goddess of Love, supporting her breast. White terracotta. L. 10cm. Evidence of the very ancient cult of the Great Goddess. Canaan, Southern Levant, Late Bronze Age or later. As is (visible gaps).

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