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Neolithic Black Steatite 'Eye' Idol, Tell Brak, 4th

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Neolithic Black Steatite 'Eye' Idol, Tell Brak, 4th

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Title: Neolithic Black Steatite 'Eye' Idol, Tell Brak, 4th Millennium B.C.

Date/Origin: Tell Brak, 4th Millennium B.C.

Description: Black steatite bell-shaped idol with domed top surmounted by two protruding circular eyes and encircled with a deeply carved band of vertical stripes surmounted by a zigzag pattern, on a flat base.

Materials: Steatite

Dimensions: 6.2 cm L - 2 7/16 inches

Provenance: Provenance: Collection A.K., acquired on the London art market in the 1990s ? This item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity * World Wide shipping for this item is US$ 20

Reserve: $600.00

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