Petite Greek Cycladic Marble Idol Head

Ancient Greece, Cyclades, Cycladic culture, Early Cycladic II, ca. 2800 to 2500 BCE. A hand-carved marble head of an idol figure. The bulbous composition features a slender neck and a bulb-shaped head with encrustations covering the minimalist face. Size: 0.75" W x 1.3" H (1.9 cm x 3.3 cm); 2" H (5.1 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-John B. Kendrick II collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired 1965 to 1990; John B. Kendrick II, son of John B. Kendrick, former Wyoming Governor and US Senator 1930s

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#172716
Condition Report: Fragment of a larger figure. Light abrasions and nicks, with heavy encrustations covering the face. Nice surface smoothness throughout.