Western Asiatic,Alabaster Eye Idol

4th millennium BC. An alabaster idol with prominent eyes in the form of two conjoined loops, squat rectangular body below. 10 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his fath

3rd millennium BC. An alabaster bifacial idol, flat in section, with trapezoidal body and two large pierced and rimmed eyes above. 20 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). Ex Rihani family collection; acquired 1980s.

4th millennium BC. A huge alabaster idol in the form of a slender pillar with round section body, narrowing at the top to form a neck; widening to a short section to form an elongated head. 11.1 kg, 8

2nd millennium BC. A large carved alabaster discoid idol with shallow slot to each flat face. Cf. Linenthal, P. Columns, Discs and the Creation of the World, see www.academia.edu/1004617. 18.7 kg, 40c

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A substantial alabaster pillar idol of waisted cylindrical form with flaring base, the base and top both carved with a shallow groove extending as a shallow depression to the si

2nd millennium BC. A bronze figurine of a goddess standing with her hands supporting her breasts, rounded cap with incised eye motif to the upper face; pierced between the feet for attachment. 22 gram

A Western Asiatic mottled stone spectacle idol Circa 4th Millennium B.C. With trapezoidal body, 'eyes' drilled through and carved flat at the back, 6.5cm high Footnotes: Provenance: With Momjian (Abu

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A rectangular alabaster stele with stylised human face carved in the half-round with lentoid eyes, keeled triangular nose, traces of red pigment; incised inscription bel

1st millennium BC. A terracotta figurine with crouching legs, incised detail for the clothing, applied discoid face with brow ridge and ovoid eyes, pierced to the reverse, stem above. 306 grams, 20cm

2nd millennium BC. A large terracotta figurine with crouching legs, incised detail for the clothing, applied discoid face with brow ridge and ovoid eyes, stem above. 790 grams, 21cm (8 1/4") Property

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A ceramic female figure with large headdress pierced at the top and sides, prominent nose and round eyes and urna in the centre, necklace in the form of applied beads; short arm

1st millennium BC. A ceramic figure of a seated female with round face, small pinched nose and lentoid eyes, conical extension to the rear representing hair; long neck and body with small breasts, sho

12th-8th century BC. A flat-backed ceramic figurine depicting a figure with two heads; the eyes and breasts formed with round recesses, the headdresses and necklaces separately applied, formed with ve

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A stone figurine of a female with schematic facial features with indented eyes and long nose; hands cupped under breasts, wide hips and legs close together; engraved pubic trian

Syria, Tell Brak, Middle Uruk period, 4th millennium BCE. This is a smooth alabaster idol dominated by huge, staring eyes with incised details. The head - dominated by the eyes - jut above a trapezoid

From the ancient Near East, Tel Brak, modern day Syria, Middle Uruk Period, ca. 3700 to 3500 BCE. This is an authentic carved stone figure with flat body surmounted by two well defined incised eyes. T

Tel Brak, modern day Syria, Middle Uruk Period, ca. 3700 to 3500 BCE. This is an abstract carved stone figure with flat body surmounted by two well defined incised eyes. These idols were used for dedi

100% of the Hammer price of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **Originally Listed At $2000** Ancient Near East, Tell Brak, m

Ancient Near East, Tel Brak, modern day Syria, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3000 BCE. Hand-carved using drills and string cutting from a creamy alabaster, this is one of the most famous artifacts fro

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. With frieze of advancing figures. Cf. Collon, D., Near Eastern Seals, London, 1990, item 39, for type. 26.3 grams, 32 mm (1 1/4 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North

2nd millennium BC. An alabaster chalice with flared stem, cotton-reel cup. 4.9 kg, 30.5cm (12"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.

**Originally Listed At $800** Ancient Near East, Tell Brak, modern day Syria, Middle Uruk Period, ca. 3700 to 3500 BCE. A petite yet striking figure, hand carved and string cut from a thin, flat plank

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Tel Brak, modern day Syria, ca. 4th century BCE. An interesting example of an idol whose defining feature are three wide "eyes" composed of two concentric circles. The

CIRCA ca. 3300 to 3000 BCE. E-x private NY USA collection. Size: 7.5 cm x 5 cm.