Chalcolithic Stone Iberian idol plaque - 11.5 cm
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Idole-plaque ibérique, a prehistoric Chalcolithic stone artefact from the Iberian Peninsula dating to ca. 3500–2500 BCE, measuring 11.5 cm high by 8 cm wide in good condition, from a Belgian private collection; acquired in 2015 from Belgium, with the previous owner having acquired it in 1960 from a private collection.
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Prehistoric idol-plaque, dating from the late Neolithic or Chalcolithic (Copper Age), found on the Iberian Peninsula, notably in Spain or Portugal.
11.5 cm high x 8 cm wide.
These artifacts are generally dated between 3500 and 2500 BC. They are often made of shale or stone.
The object features engravings of geometric patterns, mainly hatched triangles, arranged in horizontal bands. These motifs may depict clothing or other decorative elements. Instances with patterns resembling owls are common.
Although their exact use remains a matter of debate, it is thought that they were ritual objects, amulets, representations of the mother goddess, or, according to recent theories, engraved genealogical records.
Some famous examples come from sites such as La Granja de Céspedes (Badajoz, Extremadura) in Spain, or Valencina de la Concepción (Seville).
Belgian private collection
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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.
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Prehistoric idol-plaque, dating from the late Neolithic or Chalcolithic (Copper Age), found on the Iberian Peninsula, notably in Spain or Portugal.
11.5 cm high x 8 cm wide.
These artifacts are generally dated between 3500 and 2500 BC. They are often made of shale or stone.
The object features engravings of geometric patterns, mainly hatched triangles, arranged in horizontal bands. These motifs may depict clothing or other decorative elements. Instances with patterns resembling owls are common.
Although their exact use remains a matter of debate, it is thought that they were ritual objects, amulets, representations of the mother goddess, or, according to recent theories, engraved genealogical records.
Some famous examples come from sites such as La Granja de Céspedes (Badajoz, Extremadura) in Spain, or Valencina de la Concepción (Seville).
Belgian private collection
Postal delivery with tracking number
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.
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Details
Culture
Chalcolithic
Century/ Timeframe
style of ca 3500/2500 avant JC
Name of object
Iberian idol plaque
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2015
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
11.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
8 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
1 cm
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