may 7, 4000 BC - Anthropomorphic Steele

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4000-3000 BCE
Sandstone
Saudi Arabia

Period: Prehistoric
Artist: Unknown
N/D: Anthomorphic stele/4th millenium B.C.
Function: Headstones for graves, burial, religious
Form: Stylized, Anthropomorphic (resembles human). Geometric, carved in relief, linear, elements emphasize height
Content: Humanlike figure, robe w/ belt. Doubled-bladed sword. Some importance in expression.
Context: believed to mark graves as headstones ,representing the person buried, early Arabian art
Medium: Stone
Patron: Unknown
Location: Arabian Peninsula

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