Circa 3000 BC. A flat female idol in alabaster, of hourglass form; roughly-cylindrical head, emphasised breasts; mounted on a custom-made stand. See Schmidt, E.F., Excavations at Tepe Hissar Damghan, Philadelphia, 1937, fig. 7; accompanied by a copy of this and other publications featuring this type of idol.865 grams total, 18.5cm including stand (7 1/4"). From a UK private collection, 1980s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by IADAA certificate number no.14012020/1510. This idol corresponds to those found in Tepe Hissar, the type belonging to the level III C. The rather stereotyped Hissar IIIC human figures, which in all or almost cases are female in shape, are characterised by their translucent alabaster, a body roughly hourglasses shaped, the head perforated for suspension. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Fine condition, chipped in antiquity.