Tell Brak Serpentine Eye Idol
Tell Brak Serpentine Eye Idol
Tell Brak Serpentine Eye Idol
Tell Brak Serpentine Eye Idol
Tell Brak Serpentine Eye Idol
Tell Brak Serpentine Eye Idol
Tell Brak Serpentine Eye Idol
Tell Brak Serpentine Eye Idol

Tell Brak Serpentine Eye Idol

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circa 3500 to 3300 BC  

Abstract carved stone conical body surmounted by two deep circular open eyes. These idols were used for dedication to an all seeing god who watched over the populations of early Mesopotamia and a female depiction is extremely unique. Intact.  

Size 1-5/8 inches H. + 2-3/8 inches on wood base.


 ex Brooklyn NY Collection. Shows wear and earth deposits, chip side one eye. 
Compare examples in 'Early Mesopotamia and Iran' by M.E.L. Mallowan, pages 46 to 50. 

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