Cycladic idol from the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea
With this seemingly modern work of art, one would not expect to have an exhibit manufactured around 2,500 years B.C. in front of them.
The idol, originating from the Greek eidolon, "picture", is a more or less worked, not always fully figuratively formed object of animal and human impressions made of stone, bone, clay and other material. The idol was regarded as a bearer of protective power, which was worshipped as such. As the earliest objectification of magical-religious worship, idols have been proven since the later Paleolithic Age.
Pregnant Cycladic idol with crossed arms. You can already see the small belly. The triangle of shame is particularly emphasized. The stylized face is limited to emphasizing the nose.
Replica in contrast to the original - marble - made of bronze. The patina of the bronze statuette was caused by chemical artificial oxidation for a shorter time.
The reproduction is kept in original size and an exhibit of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
