Sold2021BACTRIAN STONE PILLAR IDOL COLUMNc. 3000-2000 BC. Bactrian. A beautiful example of a column idol (sometimes called a pillar idol) of waisted cylindrical form with flaring base, the base and top both carved with a shallow groove. StonSee Sold Price
Sold2021BACTRIAN STONE PILLAR IDOL COLUMNc. 3000-2000 BC. Bactrian. A beautiful example of a column idol (sometimes called a pillar idol), carved from a mottled pale-orange stone with white inclusions. The body of the idol is minimalistic anSee Sold Price
Sold2018Bactrian Mother Goddess Idol, c. 2nd Millennium B.C.Bactrian Mother Goddess Idol, c. 2nd Millennium B.C. Syro-Hittite Date & Origin: Bactrian, 2nd Millennium B.C. Standing figure of a column goddess idol with bird-like facial features, her hands on herSee Sold Price
Sold2019Mesopotamian Stone IdolAnatolian Stone Idol, c.a 3000 - 2800 B.C. Female figure, in abstract form with round incised body, short arms, oblong head. Dimensions: 3" H x 1-15/16" W; Weight: 1.5 oz. Provenance: Ex. Private collSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ancient Bactrian Bronze Idol c.2nd century BC.Ancient Bactrian Bronze Idol c.2nd century BC. Size 5 1/8 inches high Cast bronze female Idol. Provenance: Private NYC Collection Ex The Time MachineSee Sold Price
Sold2019Bactrian White Marble Ritual Idol, c. 2000 B.C.Title: Bactrian White Marble Ritual Idol, c. 2000 B.C. Date & Origin: Bactrian, c. 2000 B.C. Description: Of white marble, flaring out at top and base with a longitudinal groove carved across the topSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Bactrian stone column idol Circa late 3rd - early 2nd Millennium B.C.Ancient Bactrian stone column idol Circa late 3rd - early 2nd Millennium B.C. Size 8 1/2 inches high, 4 inches diameter widest point. Carved stone Idol of waisted cylindrical form, with a shallow grooSee Sold Price
Sold2023A BACTRIAN CHLORITE COLUMNA BACTRIAN CHLORITE COLUMN Bactria-Margiana, Oxus civilization, c. 2500-2400 BC. The column-like object with a cylindrical body tapering in the middle and flaring at the top and bottom, with grooves eSee Sold Price
Sold2017Western Asiatic Bactrian Squat Column Idol2nd millennium BC. A squat fossiliferous limestone columnar idol, slightly tapering with shallow slot to both flat faces and along the sides. See Linenthal, P. Columns, Discs and the Creation of the WSee Sold Price
Sold2015Near Eastern terracotta Eye IdolA large Near Eastern terracotta Eye Idol, c. 3rd Millennium BC, of solid construction the central column with flattened base, tapering as it rises with rounded top and two sets of looped ‘eyes’ toSee Sold Price
Sold2017Western Asiatic Bactrian Pillar Idol2nd millennium BC. A schist idol column with flared ends and lightly incised transverse slot to upper and lower faces. 4.4 kg, 27cm (10 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; acquired Pars antiqSee Sold Price
Sold2022Bactrian Alabaster Idolc.22nd-17th century BC. A veined alabaster idol formed with a tapering cylindrical body and splayed base. 280 grams, 11cm (4 3/8"). Abelita family collection, 1980-2015. [No Reserve]See Sold Price
Sold2016Western Asiatic Bactrian Pillar Idol2nd millennium BC. A carved hardstone columnar idol with waisted body, transverse slot to each flat face. Cf. Linenthal, P. Columns, Discs and the Creation of the World, see www.academia.edu/1004617.See Sold Price
Sold2020Large Western Asiatic Bactrian Disc Idol with Groove2nd 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, 40cSee Sold Price
Sold2017Western Asiatic Large Bactrian Pillar Idol2nd millennium BC. A carved fossiliferous limestone columnar idol with shallow slot to each flat face and both sides. Cf. Linenthal, P. Columns, Discs and the Creation of the World, see www.academia.eSee Sold Price
Sold2017Western Asiatic Bactrian Pillar Idol2nd millennium BC. A carved fossiliferous limestone columnar idol with shallow slot to each flat face and both sides. Cf. Linenthal, P. Columns, Discs and the Creation of the World, see www.academia.eSee Sold Price
Sold2023Egyptian Early Dynastic Dark Stone Vessel, c. 2800 B.C.Egyptian Early Dynastic Dark Stone Vessel, c. 2800 B.C.Shouldered vase of veined and speckled dark stone, disk rim, two pierced lug handles. Size:7.3 cm L - 2 7/8 inches Material:Stone Culture:Egypt,See Sold Price
Sold2023Egyptian Granite Early Dynastic Squat Vessel, 1st-2nd Dynasty, c. 2800 B.C.Egyptian Granite Early Dynastic Squat Vessel, 1st-2nd Dynasty, c. 2800 B.C.Of veined grey and pink stone, spherical body, disk rim and two cylindrical lug pierced handles. Size:9.7 cm L (including hanSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Bactrian Stone Column IdolSäulenidol Baktrien Ohne Sockel / without base Stein. H 29,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Ca. 30. - 20. Jh. v. Chr. Gérald Minkoff undSee Sold Price
Sold2016A large Tell Brak plank 'Eye' Idol, c. 3300 BCA Tell Brak plank 'Eye' Idol, c. 3300 BC, nicely carved with two circular 'eyes' atop a roughly ovoid 'body' with flattened base. 2 7/8 in x 1 5/8 in (7.3 x 4.3 cm). Light surface deposits and minor wSee Sold Price
2022Near Eastern Marble Tell Brak Eye Idol, c. 3300 B.C.Near Eastern Marble Tell Brak Eye Idol, c. 3300 B.C. The body deeply carved with waving patterns, the top with the eyes carved with deep frame, a hole for suspension.Size:8.3 cm L - 3 5/16 inch MateriSee Sold Price
Sold2023Near Eastern Marble Tell Brak Eye Idol, c. 3300 B.C.Near Eastern Marble Tell Brak Eye Idol, c. 3300 B.C. The body deeply carved with waving patterns, the top with the eyes carved with deep frame, a hole for suspension.Size:8.3 cm L - 3 5/16 inch MateriSee Sold Price
Sold2016A Tell Brak Plank 'Eye Idol', c. 3300 BCThe California Museum of Ancient Art is de-accessioning lot #78 (acquisition # CMAA020-M0502) to raise funds for its Ancient Art Acquisition Fund in order to build its growing collections. A Tell BrakSee Sold Price
Sold2016Large Tell Brak plank 'Eye' Idol, c. 3300 BCThe California Museum of Ancient Art is de-accessioning lot #77 (acquisition # CMAA020-M0501) to raise funds for its Ancient Art Acquisition Fund in order to build its growing collections. A large TelSee Sold Price
Jul 03Rob Michiels AuctionsA varied collection of five bronze figures and utensils, Egypt, 3rd/1st C. B.C.€1,600
Jul 03Rob Michiels AuctionsFour bronze daggers and a sword, Luristan and Syria, 1st C. B.C.€400(2 bids)
Jul 03Rob Michiels AuctionsA death mask, a Ushabti, an oil lamp and a ritual cone with hieroglyphs, Egypt, 15th/1st C. B.C.€400
Jul 03Rob Michiels AuctionsTwo terracotta female figures and two fragments with figural design, Italy, 7/4th C. B.C.€400(1 bid)
Jul 02Rob Michiels AuctionsThree Chinese green nephrite jade ceremonial blades, Shang, 12th C. B.C.€250
Jul 02Rob Michiels AuctionsA varied collection of eight pottery, stone and stucco fragments, Asia, 2nd C. B.C. and later€950
Jun 27ArtemissionEgyptian Polychrome Cartonnage Fragment with Mummy and Anubis, c. 600-300 B.C.US$700(1 bid)
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