Tell Brak calcite Bell-shaped idol "with eyes". - 11 cm
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Tell Brak campaniform idol with two drilled eyes, carved in white calcite, measuring 11 × 11 × 1 cm from the Euphrates Valley Tell Brak period (late 4th millennium BC), acquired in 2025 from a private Paris collection, authentic/original.
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Bell-shaped idol "with eyes". Tell Brak
Middle East
It has a bell-shaped body topped with two pierced eyes.
White calcite sculpture.
Euphrates Valley, Tell Brak Period, late 4th millennium B.C.
Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 1 cm.
Provenance: - Parisian private collection
An authenticity certificate will be provided to the purchaser.
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping cost for international shipments
Bell-shaped idol "with eyes". Tell Brak
Middle East
It has a bell-shaped body topped with two pierced eyes.
White calcite sculpture.
Euphrates Valley, Tell Brak Period, late 4th millennium B.C.
Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 1 cm.
Provenance: - Parisian private collection
An authenticity certificate will be provided to the purchaser.
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping cost for international shipments
Details
Culture
Tell Brak
Century/timeframe
IVe millénaire av. J.-C.
Name of object
Bell-shaped idol "with eyes".
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
calcite
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
11 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1988
Width
11 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
1 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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