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Large head of a composite idol. Bactria, Margiana, 2600 - 1800 B.C. H 16cm. Made of white calcite. The eyes pierced and originally inlaid with another material (bitumen). A round opening at the back of the head to accommodate a hairpiece or headdress made of another material and curled hair at the nape of the neck. Widened and rounded at the lower end for insertion into a body. Remains of sinter, minimally bumped, hairpiece missing, intact. Provenance: Ex collection Dr. Klaus Marquardt, North Rhine-Westphalia, 1980s to 2009.

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Large head of a composite idol. Bactria, Margiana, 2600 - 1800 B.C. H 16cm. Made of white calcite. The eyes pierced and originally inlaid with another material (bitumen). A round opening at the back of the head to accommodate a hairpiece or headdress made of another material and curled hair at the nape of the neck. Widened and rounded at the lower end for insertion into a body. Remains of sinter, minimally bumped, hairpiece missing, intact. Provenance: Ex collection Dr. Klaus Marquardt, North Rhine-Westphalia, 1980s to 2009.

Estimate 3 200 - 4 000 EUR
Starting price 3 200 EUR

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For sale on Tuesday 16 Jul : 14:00 (CEST)
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