Rare Uruk Period Eye Idol: Circa 3700–3500 BC.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:3249 | Material: Limestone |
| Type: Eye idol |
Rare Uruk period Eye IdolA flat limestone figurine with a bell-shaped body, a cylindrical neck off-set by a V, with two large eyes and single brow incised. Reverse flat, unmodelled.Height 3.8 cms (1.5 ins).Condition: Fine. Reverse with chipped surface to lower half; light encrustations.Middle Uruk period: Circa 3700–3500 BC.This type of figurine known as an eye idol, made of stone and having incised eyes, has been excavated at Tell Brak in ancient northern Mesopotamia, now Syria, wh...ere thousands were found in a building now called the Eye Temple. They were probably dedicated there as offerings.Provenance: From a German collection, acquired before 1990 Rare Uruk period Eye Idol: 3500 BC Rare Uruk period Eye Idol: 3500 BC Click images to enlarge Description Rare Uruk period Eye Idol
A flat limestone figurine with a bell-shaped body, a cylindrical neck off-set by a V, with two large eyes and single brow incised. Reverse flat, unmodelled.
Height 3.8 cms (1.5 ins).
Condition: Fine. Reverse with chipped surface to lower half; light encrustations.
Middle Uruk period: Circa 3700–3500 BC.
This type of figurine known as an eye idol, made of stone and having incised eyes, has been excavated at Tell Brak in ancient northern Mesopotamia, now Syria, where thousands were found in a building now called the Eye Temple. They were probably dedicated there as offerings.
Provenance: From a German collection, acquired before 1990
This item is not a UK find and as such is not subject to the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Supplied with illustrated COA.
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A flat limestone figurine with a bell-shaped body, a cylindrical neck off-set by a V, with two large eyes and single brow incised. Reverse flat, unmodelled.
Height 3.8 cms (1.5 ins).
Condition: Fine. Reverse with chipped surface to lower half; light encrustations.
Middle Uruk period: Circa 3700–3500 BC.
This type of figurine known as an eye idol, made of stone and having incised eyes, has been excavated at Tell Brak in ancient northern Mesopotamia, now Syria, where thousands were found in a building now called the Eye Temple. They were probably dedicated there as offerings.
Provenance: From a German collection, acquired before 1990
This item is not a UK find and as such is not subject to the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Supplied with illustrated COA.
(code H194) Payment Payment by Paypal Shipping Proof of posting is obtained for all items (copy available on request).
Items posted to UK: We will take responsibility for an adequate level of insurance.
Countries outside UK: Items will be sent with insurance against loss in the post. If it is possible, we will also send with tracking, but not all countries have this possibility; if in doubt, you are welcome to check with us. Terms of Sale All items are guaranteed to be authentic, to date from the period stated, and to comply with the description provided, with no time restriction for return if not.
We also offer a no-quibble refund if you are in any way unhappy with your purchase and it is returned in the same condition within 14 days. About Us We have been dealing in antiquities and items of archaeological interest since the early 1990s, and have sold thousands of items to collectors all over the World, including leading museums.TimesAncient is committed to the ethical purchase of all items of historical significance that we offer. We never knowingly engage in the purchase of objects who provenance or ownership history is deemed to be dubious. All ancient items offered for sale on our website are purchased from legitimate sources. These include old private collections, auction houses, legal finders and responsible dealers within the coin and ancient art market.Every item we sell is guaranteed to be authentic and to date from the period stated.
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