Phoenician Bronze Statuette Bust Depicting Baal On Stand
Origin: Levant (Mediterranean coast)
Period: 1200–600 B.C.
Dimensions: 13.2 cm (H) x 6.4 cm (W) x 3.8 cm (W)
A remarkable and rare example of a bronze bust-statuette depicting Baal, from the Phoenician culture of the eastern coast of the Levant (circa 1200–600 BCE). Baal was among the most revered deities of this culture; although the term “Ba’al” was a generic title meaning “lord”—referring to various regional deities—this piece likely depicts Baal-Hadad, the god of storms and fertility, as these two attributes are often associated.
The figure wears a helmet adorned with bull’s horns; this bust is of excellent craftsmanship and features an impeccable patina throughout the entire piece. A work of great sculptural beauty, bearing witness to the religious practices of the Iron Age.
Provenance: Private collection in Montreal, 2000s.
Period: 1200–600 B.C.
Dimensions: 13.2 cm (H) x 6.4 cm (W) x 3.8 cm (W)
A remarkable and rare example of a bronze bust-statuette depicting Baal, from the Phoenician culture of the eastern coast of the Levant (circa 1200–600 BCE). Baal was among the most revered deities of this culture; although the term “Ba’al” was a generic title meaning “lord”—referring to various regional deities—this piece likely depicts Baal-Hadad, the god of storms and fertility, as these two attributes are often associated.
The figure wears a helmet adorned with bull’s horns; this bust is of excellent craftsmanship and features an impeccable patina throughout the entire piece. A work of great sculptural beauty, bearing witness to the religious practices of the Iron Age.
Provenance: Private collection in Montreal, 2000s.
565 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Bronze
Width: 6
Height: 13
Depth: 4
Reference (ID): 1798041
Availability: In stock
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