This idol, carved from a light gray stone, is whole and in very good condition: in many places, the surface displays accurate and regular, slightly incised circles which seem to have been drawn with a compass.

It is exceptional, mostly for its size, which currently only has a few published parallels. Its shape is very simple: a large, thin ring, with contours drawing a perfect circle whose superficial uniformity is not broken by any decorative element. The precise execution indicates that the sculptor certainly carved his work by a rotating process, probably employing some sort of lathe whose precise nature is unknown today.

Technically, the production of a stone piece, combining such an imposing size with the thinness of the ring, was not an easy task. At a time as remote as the Neolithic period, metallurgy was still in its early stages of development: stone objects, generally much smaller, were mainly carved from obsidian or flint; sometimes they were smoothed and polished using emery or sand. The evenness and the structural balance of this example only increase its value.

Despite significant differences, the morphological characteristics of this work are similar to some circular "idol-pendant" widespread throughout the Balkan and Anatolian world at that same period. Topped by an elliptical or rectangular projection - often pierced by two round holes - , these objects were created in various materials (stone, gold, silver, terracotta); their size never exceeded about ten centimeters.

The function of this object is speculative: its structural fragility seems to exclude a specific practical purpose or prolonged daily use. Therefore, one can conceivably imagine, although difficult to prove, a link to the cult sphere, especially if the holes are interpreted as sorts of eyes. According to some archaeologists, the Balkan "idol-pendant" symbolizes a highly stylized human figure.

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