Schematic dark gray marble figure of a seated woman of rounded and generous shape, of the so-called “steatopygic” Neolithic figures, prominent belly, rounded buttocks and cross-legged, her arms over her rounded belly. One of the theories most commonly accepted places steatopygic statuettes in context with the religious sphere: they would be closely related to the Mother Goddess; this type of figure would have been worshipped in a very wide and varied area, ranging from Near East to Western Central Europe. Size: 5.6 cm L - 2 3/16 inch Material: Marble Culture: Anatolia, c. 6th - 5th Millennium B.C. Condition: Intact Provenance: Private British collection, acquired on the London art market prior to 2000. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.