The Steiner Master carved Cycladic marble female figurines sometime in the period from 2500 to 2400 B.C. Like all artists at this early period, his real name is unknown, and he is identified only by the style of his work. At least seven figurines can be assigned to this artist. All display a U-shaped head with broad cheeks and slender nose; a short, broad neck; and straight, stiff legs. The sculpt
