M0008439: Ancient Canaanite teraphim: figurines of fertility goddess
- Date:
- November 1941
- Reference:
- WT/D/1/20/1/73/69
- Part of:
- Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive
- Archives and manuscripts
Collection contents
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced September 2020: Ancient Canaanite Teraphim. Figurines of fertility goddess.
Description
Reproduction of a photograph of Ancient Canaanite teraphim (idols) of a fertility goddess placed in ancient Canaanite houses to ensure health, c.1800-1400 B.C. The reproduction is from an unknown publication.
Publication/Creation
November 1941
Physical description
1 photograph glass plate negative; 12 x 16.5 cm
Notes
Catalogue data comes from a combination of entries in the original glass plate registers, metadata created when the glass plates were digitised in the early 2000s and enhancements made by the cataloguer in 2020.
Terms of use
Please consult the digitised version as this item is fragile. Email library@wellcomecollection.org to request access to the physical item.
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesBy appointment Manual request