Neolithic Idol

Culture: Greek/Thessalian

Period: 4th millennium B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 13.8 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 2300

Provenance: Viennese private collection Jovanovic, acquired 1970 from the Galerie Erwin Richter in Wiener Neustadt. Accompanied by a certificate confirming the provenance by Erwin Richter. Accompanied by a TL test from the University of Vienna.

Condition: Intact

Description: Handmade standing figure of pale clay with a long, flat head. The face with a broad, long nose and horizontally notched eyes. The head goes straight into the neck, which is slightly arched forward. The arms are short and sideways protruding. The figure has an oversized body, on the lower half with a circular protruding pelvis. The legs below are not accentuated and end in a slightly inwardly curved base. The figure wears a long gown, which reaches to the bottom and is decorated by diagonal flutes. The form of the face reminds of the Cycladic influence, probably from Thessaly. Accompanied by a TL test of Professor Rudolf Erlach, University for Applied Arts Vienna. Mounted.