A rare Anatolian Marble Violin Idol, Early Bronze Age, ca. 3000 - 2500 BCE Vessels - Glass the husband stands slightly before

the husband stands slightly before his wife

An exceptional example that is unusual to find in collections outside of China

The design features a diamond lattice motif

allowing the ancient element to be understood in its original sculptural context while remaining fully reversible

Background: The bad boy of Mt

A rare Anatolian Marble Violin Idol, Early Bronze Age, ca. 3000 - 2500 BCE Vessels - Glass the husband stands slightly beforeThis elegant amulet resembles various idols from the Neolithic or early Bronze Age that capture the graceful silhouette of a violin. Carved from a small piece of thin marble, its surface has been expertly hand polished to a smooth finish. The amulet features a semi circular body with short lateral arms and an elongated, stylized head devoid of facial features. At the center of the piece, is an inlaid circular bronze disk, serving as a focal point that