Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A red limestone columnar idol, waisted with shallow slot to both flat faces. Cf. Pottier, M. H., Matériel funéraire de la Bactriane méridonale de L' Age du Bronze, Mémoire, Editions Recherche sur les Civilisations, 36, p.16, pl.V, nos.34-5 for two virtually identical lingams called 'masses d'arme', and p.43, pl.XXXV, nos.292-3 for similar yoni; also, Schmidt, E. F., Tepe Hissar Excavations, 1931, The Museum Journal, XXIII, no.4, 1933, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadephia, pl.CXXXVI. 5.2 kg, 27cm (10 1/2"). From a private UK collection; previously with Robin Symes Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK, before 1999. Fine condition, chipped.