Lot 226
Ancient Near East, Anatolian / Cycladic, ca. late 4th to early 3rd millennium BCE. A beautiful example of a Cycladic bronze idol in a form known as "violin" for obvious reasons. The idol is comprised of a rounded lower body, inverted triangular shoulders with a raised central "arm" on the obverse side, a slender neck, a rounded head devoid of any facial features save for a central nubbin form, and a perforated suspension loop on the verso. Each of the idol's characteristics are suggestive of an abstract anthropomorphic form with a single, all-seeing eye, and layers of dark-brown and green patina further shroud this figure in mystery. The meaning and function of Cycladic idols remains an enigma without any written record from this era. Most are made from either marble or terracotta, so this ancient bronze figure is a rare example indeed! Custom museum-quality stand included. Size: 1.25" W x 3.25" H (3.2 cm x 8.3 cm); 4" H (10.2 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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#133319
- Condition: Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age, small losses to part of one shoulder and head, minor nicks around peripheries and verso, otherwise excellent. Light earthen deposits as well as wonderful green and brown patina throughout.
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