Western Asiatic Alabaster Head of an Idol - 1.5 cm

This small alabaster head of an idol, originating from Western Asia, represents the rich tradition of religious and artistic expression in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Alabaster, a fine-grained, translucent stone, was prized for its smooth texture and was commonly used to carve small statues and ritual objects. Such heads likely belonged to larger cult statues or served as standalone votive offerings. The idol head’s stylized features may reflect deities or spirits worshipped in the region, embodying symbolic characteristics intended to convey divine presence or protection. The small size (1.5 cm) suggests it could have been part of a personal devotional item or used in household shrines, illustrating ancient practices of everyday spirituality and artcraft in the ancient Near East.