Mesopotamian White Marble Carved Tell Brak Eye Idol - 150 mm

A stone Tell Brak eye idol from the ancient Mesopotamian culture. Possibly Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3000 BC. or in the style of In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface. Purchased mid 90's in London by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market. Important information : The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. Due to the complicated Cultural Laws we will not be able to ship this item outside of the EU nor to the United States. Provenance : This item comes from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting. Former diplomat, Asian Art collector, Researcher. Publications : More than 20 essays on Southeast Asian politics and economy. Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art. Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, C14 test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

Estimation:€550

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