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Anatolian Stone Abstract Figural Blade Shaped Idol

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Anatolian Stone Abstract Figural Blade Shaped Idol

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Description

Near East, likely Turkey, Anatolia, Bronze Age, ca. 4000 to 3000 BCE. A very unusual idol or ritual blade, carved from a thin piece of lustrous black stone with light grey and white inclusions. The curved shoulders could be viewed as arms to the sides of a blade shaped body. A pair of small perforations through the top were presumably for cords. Size: 2.75" L x 1.5" W (7 cm x 3.8 cm); 3.25" H (8.3 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

Missing tip of one "hand" point, nicks and chips to peripheries otherwise in great condition. Mineral and earthen encrustations on surface.

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Anatolian Stone Abstract Figural Blade Shaped Idol

Name: Anatolian Stone Abstract Figural Blade Shaped Idol
SKU: 162476254
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,050

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