Bactrian Weight-Shaped Idol

2nd millennium BC. A carved limestone bullet-shaped idol or weight with perforation to the narrow end, flat base. 11.3 grams, 25cm (10"). Ex Pars Gallery, London W1; in the 1990s. [No Reserve]

2nd millennium BC. A carved limestone plano-convex idol or weight with perforation to the narrow end and a flat base. 8.7 kg, 21cm (8 1/4"). Property of a Brussels gentleman; acquired on the European

1st millennium B.C. Bullet-shaped idol or weight with perforation to the barrow end, flat base. 7.8 kg, 21 cm (8 1/4 in.). Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A substantial calcite alabaster padlock-shaped weight with rounded edges. 12.5 kg, 36cm (14 1/4"). Ex South London collection; acquired in the late 1990s. Among the most iconic

2nd millennium BC. A stone carving of a head with cap of hair in circles at the top, small features to the face and thick neck, guitar-shaped idol design to underside. 173 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). The pr

**Originally Listed At $500** Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A sizable weight that is carved from a pale gray stone with white inclusions bearing an egg-shaped body with

An ancient Near Eastern Mesopotamian Tell Brak hand carved stone Eye idol. One of the most famous artifact types from early Mesopotamia. Shaped like a weight surmounted by two eyes, much scholarly con

Ancient Near Eastern Mesopotamian Tell Brak hand carved stone Eye idol. One of the most famous artifact types from early Mesopotamia. Shaped like a weight surmounted by two eyes, much scholarly conjec

Ca. 7th-8th Century AD.A free-standing anthropomorphic wooden idol with a rectangular-shaped body and a large head with recessed eyes. The reverse is flat and unworked. Size: 50mm x 30mm; Weight: 3.57

Ca. 5th Century BC. A barrel-shaped bead, each end with a gold cap embellished with granulation, suspension loops surmounting the gold elements. Size: 45mm x 15mm; Weight: 11g Provenance: Property of

7.5x4cm Weight: 152 grams

Near East, likely Turkey, Anatolia, Bronze Age, ca. 4000 to 3000 BCE. A very unusual idol or ritual blade, carved from a thin piece of lustrous black stone with light grey and white inclusions. The cu

Bactrian Idol Figurine Statue

Dimensions: 5.5 x 50 x 30 cm / 2.16 x 19.68 x 11.81 inches This striking stone sculpture hails from the Bactrian civilization, approximately dating back to 2000-1800 BC. Exhibiting a bold visage atop

This sculpted shist steatite head bust, with dimensions of 4 x 2 cm, likely represents a Bactrian idol, given its stylized facial features reminiscent of iconography from the ancient Bactria region. S

Bactrian Idol Figurine Statue

Bactrian Idol Figurine Statue

Lot of 3 Ancient Bactrian Idol Openwork Stamp Seals

This exquisitely carved linear Bactrian idol base, made from main chlorite schist. Dating back to the Bronze Age (c. 2300-1700 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and cultural significanc

This Bactrian idol, dimensions 1.38x0.98x0.71 inches (3.5x2.5x1.8 cm), is a significant artifact from the Hellenistic period, crafted from an unknown stone, reflecting the syncretism of Greek and Cent

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 pro

27th-24th century BC. A flat marble violin-shaped idol with rounded body and head, a pair of triangular hands. 152 grams, 10.5cm (4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000.

Near Eastern Bell-shaped Idol

This mesmerizing Bactrian idol head, sculpted from the richly hued lapis lazuli, epitomizes the refined aesthetic and spiritual significance attributed to such objects in ancient civilizations. Its se