This enigmatic stone head sculpture is reminiscent of the renowned Cycladic art of the Aegean Sea, dating back to the Early Bronze Age. The Cycladic culture is known for its minimalistic yet expressive art forms, and this sculpture is no exception. With its abstract facial features and smooth contours, it represents the Cycladic civilization's fascination with the human form. Such sculptures are thought to have had significant religious or funerary purposes. This particular piece, with its patina and weathering, would have been part of a larger figure, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric Aegean artistic practices.

Dimensions:
Height: 5.5 cm (2.17 inches)
Width: 3 cm (1.18 inches)

Provenance:
Found in a private excavation on the island of Paros, 1974.
In the private collection of Helena Papadopoulos, a Greek antiquities enthusiast, Athens, since 1980.

Keywords:
Cycladic Art, Stone Sculpture, Early Bronze Age, Abstract Form, Aegean Civilization, Minimalistic Art, Religious Icon, Funerary Artifact, Cycladic Idol, Prehistoric Artistry, Human Form, Ancient Greece, Paros Island Find, Greek Antiquity, Collector's Piece, Artistic Practice, Cycladic Culture, Archeological Discovery.

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