A rare Anatolian Marble Violin Idol, Early Bronze Age, ca. 3000 - 2500 BCE

This elegant amulet resembles various idols from the Neolithic or early Bronze Age that capture the graceful silhouette of a violin. Carved from a small piece of thin marble, its surface has been expertly hand polished to a smooth finish. The amulet features a semi-circular body with short lateral arms and an elongated, stylized head devoid of facial features. At the center of the piece, is an inlaid circular bronze disk, serving as a focal point that enhances its rarity and overall aesthetic appeal. Medium: Marble, bronze Dimensions: Height: 7/8 inch (2.1 cm) Set as a pendant with adjustable 18" chain of 18K white gold. Condition: The amulet is intact and in excellent condition overall. It has been mounted as a pendant with a modern 18" chain of 18L white gold (this can be changed to yellow gold upon request). Provenance: Private Maryland collection of a diplomat, acquired while serving in Egypt between 1949 and 1956, and then by descent.