Bronze Age Stone Two-headed discoidal female idol. - 16.5 cm
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Two-headed discoidal female idol from the Bronze Age, dating to the end of the 3rd millennium BC, originating from Kanesh region in Cappadocia, Anatolia, carved in stone with a discoidal body and two stylised heads, 16.5 cm high and 9.8 cm wide, in good condition with old restorations to the necks.
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Two-headed discoidal female idol dating from the end of the 3rd millennium BCE, originating from Cappadocia, in Anatolia (present-day Turkey). These objects are also associated with Bronze Age cultures of the Cyclades and Anatolia.
16.5 cm in height.
Good condition, old restorations on the necks.
• Period: End of the 3rd millennium BC, Bronze Age.
• Origin: Region of Kanesh (Kültepe) in Cappadocia, Anatolia.
• Material: stone typical of Anatolia.
• Description: The idol features a discoidal body adorned with carved motifs, often triangular or zigzag, and two stylized heads with circular incisions representing the eyes.
• Function: Although their exact function remains uncertain in the absence of written texts from this period, it is believed that they were symbolic figures related to fertility and fecundity. They were probably used during rituals and could accompany the deceased into their tombs.
Similar specimens are kept in major museums, notably the Louvre Museum in Paris. These statuettes are regarded as important examples of prehistoric art and primitive art, appreciated for their minimalist and powerful style.
Belgian private collection of mother goddesses.
Shipment by Bpost with tracking.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of metals (XRF test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to verify the integrity of the piece.
Two-headed discoidal female idol dating from the end of the 3rd millennium BCE, originating from Cappadocia, in Anatolia (present-day Turkey). These objects are also associated with Bronze Age cultures of the Cyclades and Anatolia.
16.5 cm in height.
Good condition, old restorations on the necks.
• Period: End of the 3rd millennium BC, Bronze Age.
• Origin: Region of Kanesh (Kültepe) in Cappadocia, Anatolia.
• Material: stone typical of Anatolia.
• Description: The idol features a discoidal body adorned with carved motifs, often triangular or zigzag, and two stylized heads with circular incisions representing the eyes.
• Function: Although their exact function remains uncertain in the absence of written texts from this period, it is believed that they were symbolic figures related to fertility and fecundity. They were probably used during rituals and could accompany the deceased into their tombs.
Similar specimens are kept in major museums, notably the Louvre Museum in Paris. These statuettes are regarded as important examples of prehistoric art and primitive art, appreciated for their minimalist and powerful style.
Belgian private collection of mother goddesses.
Shipment by Bpost with tracking.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of metals (XRF test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to verify the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Bronze Age
Century/ Timeframe
3500/3000 avant JC
Name of object
Two-headed discoidal female idol.
Acquired from
Private collection
Subject/Depiction
Anatoly
Year acquired
2015
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
16.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
9.8 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
1 cm
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