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Tell Brak Marble Eye Idol, Syria, 3300 B.C.

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Tell Brak Marble Eye Idol, Syria, 3300 B.C.

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Tell Brak Marble Eye Idol, Syria, 3300 B.C.
Bell-shaped body with domed top surmounted by two protruding circular eyes. Some earth patination.

Size:8 cm L - 3 3/16 inches
Material:Marble
Culture:Tell Brak, c. 3300-3000 B.C.
Provenance: Previously property of Mr. I. B., London UK, acquired in the 1980s.

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Tell Brak Marble Eye Idol, Syria, 3300 B.C.

Name: Tell Brak Marble Eye Idol, Syria, 3300 B.C.
SKU: 61996923
Price: 900 USD
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