Twin-Headed Disc Idol. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A carved limestone disc with trumpet-shaped hub to the centre and perforation above, to the rim two ram's heads modelled in the round; supplied with a stand. Cf. Aruz, J. (ed.), Art of the First Civilizations, New York, 2003, catalogue number 180, for type. 305 grams, 14.7 cm wide (346 grams total, 15.5 cm high including stand) (5 3/4 in. (6 1/8 in.) London collection since the 1980s. Property of a Canadian family. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11227-188981. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]

Fine condition.