Ancient Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. A wonderful pair of Bactrian jars, both skillfully hand drilled from chlorite of rich blue-gray, black, and charcoal hues. The first and largest presents an annular base and slanted walls that gently curve inwards to a corseted neck and a thick, flared rim. Alternatively, the more petite vessel displays a charmingly lopsided body of globular form with a curved shoulder and wide rim, all sitting upon a round yet stable base. Polished stone vessels are common grave goods from this time period, and they often were left in the tomb with a food offering. Size of larger: 4.1" Diameter x 3.6" H (10.4 cm x 9.1 cm)

Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, acquired prior to 2000

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Minor areas of loss on rims of both. Restoration to small area on base of more petite jar. Both have expected nicks, chips, abrasions, and scratches, commensurate with age. Otherwise, both are very nice with light earthen deposits. Collection labels on bases of both.