Rare Anatolian Marble “Stargazer” Kilia-Type Head Fragment dating to the Classic Period

dating to the Classic Period (c

Western Mexico

and scattered areas of strong mineral deposits attest to its ancient burial

The simplified yet expressive facial features and compact seated posture reflect the sculptural tradition of the Gulf Coast cultures

Rare Anatolian Marble “Stargazer” Kilia-Type Head Fragment dating to the Classic PeriodEarly Bronze Age, ca. 30002000 BCE Anatolia (Modern day Turkey) A rare and evocative marble head fragment belonging to the celebrated Kilia type Stargazer tradition of Early Bronze Age Anatolia. These enigmatic figures are among the earliest known examples of abstract sculptural form, characterized by their simplified anatomy and upward tilted heads, as if gazing toward the heavens. The present fragment preserves the distinctive elongated neck and