Bactrian Breccia Abstract Idol

Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC), ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-carved stone idol, made from breccia, a sedimentary rock composed of broken mineral fragments naturally cemeted together. The idol

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. late 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. An abstract idol torso carved from hardstone of a dark green hue, perhaps chlorite. The top of the broad shoulders features a shallow

Bactrian Stone Idol, circa 3rd century, B.C. A magnificently stylized and abstract white marble sonte idol of a bird man with round head, thin neck, beak nose, broad shoulders, raised arms at chest, i

Valdavian Stone Abstract Idol Earliest Horizon, Ca. 2300 to 2000 BC. Ecuador, a carved abstract light green stone slab of triangular form with delineated eyes, nose and torso. Slight curve to right le

ANCIENT Anatolian Abstract Idol Early Bronze Age c.2700 BC. Size 1 3/4 inches high.+ stand. Fine carved marble Idol. Custom mounted. Provenance: Ex David Hendin collection

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

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

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

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Tell Brak, Middle Uruk period, ca. 4th millennium BCE. A beautiful and highly-abstract idol of an abstract form, hand-carved from a mottled

A carved wooden shrine idol featuring an abstract idol with tall antelope like horns and stylized torso. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New York. Measures 14.5 i

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

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

This ancient Bactrian idol figure, originating from the Bactria-Margiana region during the era of late 3rd–early 2nd millennium BCE, is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its time. Mea

This ancient Bactrian idol figure, originating from the Bactria-Margiana region during the era of late 3rd–early 2nd millennium BCE, is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its time. Mea

This modest yet enigmatic limestone bust head, with dimensions of 5 x 4.2 cm, hails from the ancient Bactrian culture. Characteristic of Bactrian idol iconography, the stylized features convey a seren

This black steatite fragment, approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) in size, is believed to be the top portion of a Bactrian idol's hat. Such items are emblematic of the Bactrian culture that thrived in what

Ancient Kusara Marble Abstract Schemtic Idol, Anatolia, Turkey, h. 5 1/4 in., w. 2 1/8 in., d. 1/2 in. Provenance: Sotheby Parke Bernet, Sale 426, lot 1035, NY, June, 1979; ex-collection Benjamin Sour

Bactria, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A smooth, rounded piece of marble with a flat base, an egg-like form above, and twin holes drilled opposite each other at an angle through the top. The holes me

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

Pre-Columbian, South America, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 2300 to 2000 BCE. A hand-carved volcanic tuff stone idol of a highly abstract form depicting what scholars believe to be an owl. The relat

Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC) (Oxus Civilization), Bronze Age, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. A idol figure hand-carved from a dark gray stone, the surface incised with triangular and linear motifs tha

Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC) (Oxus Civilization), Bronze Age, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. A idol figure hand-carved from a dark gray stone, the surface incised with triangular and linear motifs tha

Ancient Central Asia, modern day Pakistan / Afghanistan, Bactria, late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A beautiful idol or ritual object of a sizable form, hand-carved from mottled beige-hued stone w