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Large Terracotta Eye Idol, Tell Brak, Syria, c. 3300 BC

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Large Terracotta Eye Idol, Tell Brak, Syria, c. 3300 BC

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Large Terracotta Eye Idol, Tell Brak, Syria, c. 3300 B.C.
Conical in shape, hollow body, with two large circles at the top representing the eyes. The surface covered with a thick layer of earth patination. Intact, rare.
This type of idol was mostly found in one location in the Eastern Mediterranean, a site called Tell Brak, Syria, where a temple was uncovered containing hundreds of these idols in different shapes and forms, mostly broken. This extraordinary find has been widely discussed by scholars; some have connected the figures with the belief in the evil eye and assumed they were amulets against it. The excavator, Sir Max Mallowan, thought it was more the symbol of a specific god that was the protector of eyes, the most precious of our senses. Considering the large number of idols found, one can assume they were votive gifts to the temple.

Size: 11.5 cm. H. (4 1/2")
Material: Terracotta
Provenance: Private collection, Mr. F. Dalol, acquired in the ME in 1973.

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Large Terracotta Eye Idol, Tell Brak, Syria, c. 3300 BC

Name: Large Terracotta Eye Idol, Tell Brak, Syria, c. 3300 BC
SKU: 43060510
Price: 900 USD
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