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Western Anatolian Kilia Head, Early Bronze Age II, 2700 to 2500 BC

Stylized marble female head with flat forehead and triangular face.

Early Anatolian idol usually referred to as a 'star gazer' figure.

For general remarks on the Kilia-type, cf. page 182 and items 560-566 in: J. Thimme. Kunst der Kykladen. Karlsruhe 1976.

Broken at the neck level. Smooth surface with grinding marks and some encrustation.

H. 2.7 cm (1.06 in)
H. with stand 9.6 cm (3.8 in)

European art market

320 USD