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Lot 124

An Anatolian 'Stargazer' marble idol head

1 December 2020, 11:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

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An Anatolian 'Stargazer' marble idol head
Chalcolithic Period, circa 3300-2500 B.C.
Of Kylia type, the almost oval face broader and rounded at the top, the sides carved with pointed ears, the small raised eyes set low on the face between a long slender ridged nose, 7.3cm high

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Provenance:
Private collection, 1960s.
London art market.

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