Description:

Ancient Near East, Anatolian / Cycladic, ca. late 4th to early 3rd millennium BCE. A fascinating example of a Cycladic bronze idol in a form known as "violin" for obvious reasons. A rounded body with a slightly raised "arm" on its face, a thin neck, and a rounded head devoid of any facial features but with a large hole punched through it, all suggest an anthropomorphic form with a single, all-seeing eye. The meaning and function of Cycladic idols remains an enigma without any written records from this era. Most are made from marble or terracotta, so a bronze example is a rare find indeed. Size: 2.3" W x 4.25" H (5.8 cm x 10.8 cm); 5.15" H (13.1 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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  • Condition: Pretty mottled pale blue and green patina on surface. Light encrustation on surface.

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