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Head of a composite idol. Bactria, Margiana, 2600 - 1800 B.C. H 4.8 cm. Made of white calcite. The eyes pierced and originally inlaid with other material (bitumen). An oval opening at the back of the head to accommodate a hairpiece made of another material. Widened and rounded at the lower end for insertion into a body. Remains of sinter, minimally bumped, inlays of the eyes and hairpiece missing. Provenance: Ex collection Dr. Klaus Marquardt, North Rhine-Westphalia, 1980s to 2009.

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Head of a composite idol. Bactria, Margiana, 2600 - 1800 B.C. H 4.8 cm. Made of white calcite. The eyes pierced and originally inlaid with other material (bitumen). An oval opening at the back of the head to accommodate a hairpiece made of another material. Widened and rounded at the lower end for insertion into a body. Remains of sinter, minimally bumped, inlays of the eyes and hairpiece missing. Provenance: Ex collection Dr. Klaus Marquardt, North Rhine-Westphalia, 1980s to 2009.

Estimate 1 200 - 1 500 EUR
Starting price 1 200 EUR

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