Hittite God - Gold Figurine

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Gold Figurine of a Hittite God

This figurine of a god from the time of the Hittite Empire was used by the ancient Hittites during the time that the Israelites were slaves in Egypt.

Louvre Excerpt

Hittite God
Classic Hittite Empire
1600-1400 BC
Gold
H 3.8 cm
AO 9647

Description

"This pendent-figurine is characteristic of Hittite art at its height. The dress, turned-up shoes and high conical crown is comparable with the reliefs of divine processions at Yazilikaya" - Louvre

Exodus 33:2 - And I will send an angel before thee; and I will drive out the Canaanite, the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite:

Gold Figurine of a Hittite God

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