Alabaster ‘Eye Idols’, Eye Temple (Tell Brak), 3200 BC, 4 x 2.6 x 0.5 cm.

Sculpture in the round – ‘Eye Idols’

Material: Gems/Pearls Rocks/Stones | Type: Sculptures/Relief carving | Countries: Syria

  • Period

    Prehistory to Islamic era (6th millennium BC - 15th century AD)

  • Red List

    Emergency Red List – Syria

Category

Sculpture in the round – ‘Eye Idols’
Alabaster and bone. Abstract depictions of humans with flat trapezoidal bodies and oversized eyes. May have carved lines depicting clothing. Height: 3 - 6 cm.
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