Plaque depicting a wine goddess

Institution

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

Object description:

This winged figure�s nudity and the clusters of grapes she is holding indicate that she is a fertility goddess. The stars decorating the plaque�s background hint that she is also an astral goddess.

Object/Work type:

plaques (flat objects)

Cultural Heritage type:

Visual Works (hierarchy name)

Location:

Jerusalem - Israel

Object measurements:

H: 7.2; W: 6.6 cm

Production

Date: 8th century BCE

Material/Technique: Electrum

Resource

Rights Type:  

Record

Source: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

Identifier: 198927