Anatolia; Violin idol; TC 128
Anatolia
Violin idol
Anatolia
circa 2700 - 2100 B.C.
Marble
H. 16 cm
TC 128

Representations of the agricultural fertility "Mother Goddess" were commonly buried in graves, particularly those of children, likely indicating a belief in life after death.

Provenance:
Antiquarium Gallery, New York, 2004