AN ANATOLIAN PHALLUS-SHAPED IDOL Circa Late 3rd Millennium B.C.

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AN ANATOLIAN PHALLUS-SHAPED IDOL Circa Late 3rd Millennium B.C. Carved from pale stone with a smooth, lightly weathered surface, this stylised anthropomorphic idol is defined by its elongated tapering head and broad, rounded hips. The upper body narrows beneath the conical head, with small, pierced circular depressions indicating the eyes and a deeper perforation suggesting a mouth. The shoulders flare gently into prominent, bulbous hips that descend into two short, parted terminal elements. The surface exhibits scattered mineral staining and natural pitting, with subtle abrasions along the edges. Idols of this schematic form are characteristic of prehistoric Anatolia and are thought to have served as votive objects linked to fertility symbolism and domestic ritual practice. Measurements: Height 9.5 cm

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