Tell Brak Marble Rare Painted Eye Idol
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Rare Painted Eye Idol from Tell Brak, circa 4th Millennium B.C., carved in marble with a bell-shaped body and two circular painted eyes, in Excellent condition with minor surface chips, 7 cm long, from a private UK collection; comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Bell-shaped body with domed top surmounted by two circular eyes. Original paint still in place, stripped in areas.
Size: 7 cm L - 2 3/4 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Near East, Tell Brak, c. 4th Millennium B.C.
Condition: Minor chips to surface, otherwise intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Bell-shaped body with domed top surmounted by two circular eyes. Original paint still in place, stripped in areas.
Size: 7 cm L - 2 3/4 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Near East, Tell Brak, c. 4th Millennium B.C.
Condition: Minor chips to surface, otherwise intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Details
Culture
Tell Brak
Century/ Timeframe
Tell Brak, c. 4th Millennium B.C.
Name of object
Rare Painted Eye Idol
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2019
Material
Marble
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
