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Anatolian Marble Idol, Early Bronze Age II, 2700 to 2400 BC

Rather large Anatolian idol with small head on a long neck, the pouch-like body with vestigial arms.

Kusura-type. Larger variant of item no. 520 in: Jürgen Thimme. Kunst der Kykladen. Karlsruhe 1976.

Intact. Nice patina with root markings, surface slightly eroded.

H. 9.8 cm (3.85 in)

Ex Swiss private collection

3200 USD