Ancient Eastern Mediterranean / Western Anatolia, Phoenicia, ca. 10th to 8th century BCE. A remarkable bronze figure representing Tanit, the Phoenician goddess invoked for fertility, rain in times of drought, and worshipped as a sky goddess who ruled over the celestial realm. Enveloped in a verdant green patina evocative of the ancient world, the deity stands with feet together as she raises her left hand to her chest and rests her right arm at her side. A lengthy garment drapes down her body, while a bulbous crown caps her large head. Her minimalist visage presents ovoid eyes, a raised nose, and a warm smile. Size (figure): 1" W x 3.5" H (2.5 cm x 8.9 cm); (case): 6.75" W x 8.75" H (17.1 cm x 22.2 cm) Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection, before 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #140337