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Fine Anatolian Marble Violin Idol
Fine Anatolian Marble Violin Idol
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Description
Asia Minor, ca. 3200 to 2300 BCE. Remarkable marble idol in the form referred to as a "violin" idol. Contemporary with the more famous and definitely more expensive Cycladic idol, probably used as a fertility idol or grave offering. Wide lower body with indication of arms, long thin neck and rounded head. A very small number of these have even been found with original pigmentations. Custom base. Size: 4" H (10.2 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private New Jersey collection acquired over 20 years ago

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Intact and excellent
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Fine Anatolian Marble Violin Idol

Estimate $2,500 - $3,000
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Starting Price $1,600
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