A fantastic Gandharan stone oil lamp in avian form, c. 2nd - 3rd Century AD. This superb avian-form example is 3-3/4 in long, 3 in high and is carved from a greenish chlorite. It depicts a bird looking over its back, with wings incised on the sides of the chamber. Beautifully detailed, good mineral deposits. Ex Florida collection.

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