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BACTRIAN STONE IDOL
BACTRIAN STONE IDOL
Item Details
Description
Ca. 3000 - 2000 BC.
A ritual stone idol, resting on a flat base for stability. An elongated columnar body ascends, tapering gently towards the apex, culminating into a narrow neck. At this summit, a bulbous cylindrical head, marked by a central perforation. The surface displays meticulously incised dots traversing its length, lending tactile and visual rhythm. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 12257, Antiquities, Lot 131.
Size: 630mm x 65mm; Weight: 5.2kg
Provenance: Property of a private collector; previously acquired in Pasadena, California 2016-2017. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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BACTRIAN STONE IDOL

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000
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£1,000

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