Description:

Ancient Near East, Anatolia, southeastern Turkey, Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700 to 2300 BCE. Green slate idol of an abstract, minimalist form that conveys an ancient sense of elegance. The stone sculpture presents a discoid head with an elongated neck and an annular drill hole for suspension. Votive idols like this one are known in a variety of fascinating forms throughout the pre-literate world. Their abstract nature suggests that, unlike modern artists, ancient sculptors did not have a penchant for conveying naturalistic human forms and could express themselves in more ambiguous yet profound ways. Size: 1.9" W x 5" H (4.8 cm x 12.7 cm); 6" H (15.2 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#175362

  • Condition: Professionally repaired with break lines and adhesive visible. A few chips to peripheries and nicks to surface as shown, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, nice overall presentation with beautiful inclusions to stone.

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