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Bactrian Ceremonial Schist Censer

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Item Details

Description

**Originally Listed At $300**

Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A handsome grey schist censer with the remains of a handle projecting from one side and a cuboid body. The body is drilled out into a wide, cylindrical opening with smooth sides and a flat base. The sides of the exterior have been deeply, vertically incised, creating a richly textured surface. The censer stands on four low, L-shaped feet, one at each corner, carved integrally with the rest of the vessel. Size: 3.4" W x 2.15" H (8.6 cm x 5.5 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Hirsch collection, New York City, New York, USA, collected from 1950-1970

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Condition

Handle has an ancient loss. The feet are worn, and the peripheries have some losses. Encrustation on surface, especially in lower profile areas.

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Bactrian Ceremonial Schist Censer

Name: Bactrian Ceremonial Schist Censer
SKU: 89369783
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $450 - $675

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