Head of a Kiliya Idol

Culture: West Anatolia

Period: ca. 2700-2400 B.C.

Material: Marble

Dimensions: 2.5 cm x 3.5 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 6026

Provenance: From a private collection in New York, acquired in the 1980s.

Condition: Nose slightly chipped, otherwise intact.

Description: A so-called "Stargazer"-idol made of white, fine marble. Wide head with long, thin nose and ears. Beautifully shining surface, still has a noble expression.