Anatolian Marble Violin Type Idol

2500-2300 B.C.

3 3/4 in. (36 grams total, 94 mm high including stand).

The schematic figure with a shallow lentoid-shaped cross-section; mounted on a custom-made display base.

Provenance

Acquired in Europe before 1995.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11866-206514.

Literature

Cf. Harvard Art Museums, object number 1965.519, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0196