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Mesopotamian Eye Idol Miniature Statue Figurine from Syria 2.5H Eye Idol Miniature Statue (Mesopotamia, ca. 3000 BC) In 1937, English archaeologists discovered the remains of a remarkable temple near the city of Tell Brak in North-eastern Syria. The plasterwork proved to contain hundreds of alabaster idols. They all had angular, flat bodies and small heads with over-sized eyes. They were called eye idols and the temple was nicknamed the eye temple. During the fourth and third millennium BC, Tell Brak was one of the most important towns in Northern Mesopotamia (the land between the two rivers, the Euphrates and the Tigris). The fortified town controlled the principal trading route through the Tigris Valley, along which metals from Anatolia to the north were brought in and through which the caravans traveled to and from the Mediterranean. This particular Eye Idol Statue illustrates two pairs of larger eyes on simplified bodies with three small pairs below. It suggests a family formation but whether this is intended is unknown. The eyes are enlarged and exaggerated. In other cultures, the eye is an important symbol of knowledge and warding off evil spirits. Mesopotamian Eye Idol Miniature Statue is made from resin with a stone finish, black metal stand. Measures: 2.5 in H x 2.5 in W x 1.75 in D. Weight 0.2 lbs. Part of the Parastone Museum Collection of museum replicas. PN MES01 eMuseumStore is a leading retailer of Museum Store Gifts | Historical Reproductions | Cultural Artifact Replicas About our listing, service expectations, and business philosophy: Item is NEW . Many of our items based on ancient originals -- but you are buying a reproduction / replica. We carefully package our items for safe transport adding sufficient peanuts, bubble wrap, styrofoam, and box support as required by each item. We ship quickly . Item will leave our warehouse in Southern California usually same day or the next business day. We ship via the best method for the weight and dimensions of the item including USPS and Fedex. Each box will have a tracking number . We have been online since 1997 and provide outstanding customer support . We are a small business who want to make you satisfied. If you have any issues, please let us help resolve them through your good communication. We are happy to help you!!! In the event you want to return the item which rarely occurs, we accept returns for 30 days providing you assist us with these requirements: Item is in new condition and in its original packaging. Item is returned without any damage . Please carefully wrap your item and send it back via a trackable method.We cannot issues refunds if the item is broken in transit back to us. Because of transaction costs, shipping is not refundable. If the auction listing has free shipping, we will deduct the amount we spent shipping the item to you from your refund. You give us a chance to respond before any negative feedback is posted! We will help you and want to resolve any issues!!! We pride ourselves on our fine quality items, timely shipping and good communication. Thank you for looking at our listing... And also, please drop by our eBay store called eMuseumStore at http://stores.ebay.com/emuseumstore