Mesopotamian Terracotta Eye Idol. c.3500-3000 B.C. A terracotta 'eye' idol with conical body and twin loops forming 'eyes'. 168 grams, 12 cm high (4 3/4 in.) Earlier 20th century collection. Alex Szolin Ancient Art, UK. Dr D.G. collection, 1990s-2019. Accompanied by a copy of an old typed and illustrated catalogue slip. Accompanied by a copy of an old Ancient & Oriental certificate of authenticity. The image of the eye was a powerful one in ancient Mesopotamia. At the so-called Eye temple at Tell Brak, north eastern Syria, archaeologists have unearthed thousands of 'eye idols', giving rise to the suggestion that the it was the site of a temple dedicated to an eye god. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]

Fine condition.