Western Asiatic Tell Halaf Type Idol

4th millennium BC. A carved stone idol formed as a seated female with hands under prominent breasts, a crown(?) to the top of the head. 27 grams, 52mm (2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired be

7th-6th millennium BC. A Neolithic ceramic figure of a seated female with small head, prominent nose and bun on top; arms looped under breasts; large legs tapering to a point and with traces of horizo

3rd millennium BC. A large carved marble idol of Kasura-Beycesultan type with discoid body and lateral lobes, long neck with D-shaped head and lateral notches. 197 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). Property of a

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.

Marble head of an idol of the Kiliya type. Western Asiatic, about 2700 - 2400/2300 BC. Height 4,6cm. Broken at the neck, mounted on a base. Kopf eines Kiliya-Idols. Westasiatisch, ca. 2700 - 2400/2300

**Originally Listed At $400** Western Asia/Near East, Anatolia (central Turkey) or northern Syria, Tell Halaf area, ca. 6500 to 4500 BCE. A fascinating pottery fertility figure depicting a seated woma

A terracotta figurine of a seated female with extended legs, arms folded beneath the breasts, pinched deltoid head. 4th  millennium B.C. Provenance: Ex Steinberg collection; acquired London art mar

3rd millennium BC. A moulded ceramic figurine of a female in crested headdress with ropework collar, belt and loincloth, supporting her breasts in her hands. 82 grams, 12cm (4 3/4") Property of a Germ

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

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

1st millennium BC. A carved serpentine stylised human figure modelled in the half-round, kneeling, resting on toes, arms held tightly to the chest, hands clasped together, bald, oval-shaped head with

3rd millennium BC. A marble idol formed as a flat-section disc with lateral projecting stub arms and piriform head. 143 grams, 10.5cm (4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly from Pars Antiques,

12th-8th century BC. A ceramic figurine with lozengiform lower body rising to flat-section upper body, depicting a standing female with hands beneath the breasts; pointillé collar to the neck, elabor

12th-7th century BC. A mixed group of ceramic figurines comprising: a female with applied hair, collar and anklets; a standing figure with conical base, tapering lower body, pinched facial features, h

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

2nd-1st millennium B.C. Modelled in the round with pinched facial details and open arms, possibly depicting goddess Asherah. 38 grams, 65 mm (2 1/2 in.). Acquired in the 1970s, thence by descent 2012.

. An undated archaistic stone idol with D-shaped plaque and lobe above. 29 grams, 74mm (3"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1996. [No Reserve]

An undated archaistic serpentine figure of a standing male with large head and squat body, collar around neck and standing on a square base. 64 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). Property of a German gentleman; ac

Neolithic Tell Halaf Terracotta Female Fertility Figure, c. 4200 B.C.Small Tell Halaf terracotta idol of a Mother Goddess, stylised, small head, seated with her arms looped under ample breasts. Elonga

Title: Neolithic Tell Halaf Terracotta Female Fertility Figure, c. 4200 B.C. Date & Origin: Near East, c. 4200 B.C. Description: Captivating Tell Halaf terracotta idol of a Mother Goddess, stylised, s

Title: Neolithic Near Eastern Terracotta Female Fertility Figure, c. 4200 B.C. Date & Origin: Tell Halaf, c. 4200 B.C. Small Tell Halaf terracotta idol of a Mother Goddess, stylised, small head, seate

Date: ca. 5000 - 4000 BC Material: ceramic Provenance: Purchased from an old German collection, purchased in Munich Dimensions: 121mm; 77.3grams Ancient Near East Tell Halaf fertility idol, ca. 5000 t

Neolithic Tell Halaf Terracotta Female Fertility Figure, . Date & Origin: Tell Halaf, c. 4200 B.C.. Small Tell Halaf terracotta idol of a Mother Goddess, stylised, small head, seated with her arms loo

Neolithic Near Eastern Terracotta Female Fertility Figure, c. 4200 B.C. Tell Halaf, c. 4200 B.C. Small Tell Halaf terracotta idol of a Mother Goddess, stylised, small head, seated with her arms looped