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Western Asia, Dagestan Region, located on the northwestern shores of the Caspian Sea, ca. 1500 to 500 BCE. A miniature bronze standing idol, with hands crossed over the stomach and the face dominated by a huge nose. The rest of the body has very little detail aside from bulging eyes and male genitalia. This particular style comes from the Caucasus, a little-studied region, with most academic studies done in Russian. These small bronze figures seem to have been part of an incredibly long artistic tradition; they look similar to clay ones created during the Neolithic period. Interestingly, Russian archaeologists have found some examples of these small idols buried with remains of clothing on them - perhaps why their bodies are so undecorated. Size: 1.1" W x 2.45" H (2.8 cm x 6.2 cm)

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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  • Condition: Expected age wear to form, with dark green patina; form and most details are still clear.

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April 17, 2018 7:00 AM MDT
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