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Bactrian Stone Finial w/ Incised Circles
Bactrian Stone Finial w/ Incised Circles
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Description
Central Asia, modern day Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, Bactria (Bactria Margiana / BMAC), ca. 2000 BCE. An unusual stone finial carving with concentric circles across the surface – this patterning is thought to be wards against the evil eye. A tubular drilled piercing through the neck into the body suggest this could have capped a slender rod perhaps made of bone or wood. The purpose of this intriguing stone is unknown- perhaps a decorative head for a pin to fasten garments. Size: 2" L x 1.125" W (5.1 cm x 2.9 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition
Chips to projecting tips and around drilled opening. Light mineral and earthen deposits in recessed areas. Some surface nicks and softening to incised circles.
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Bactrian Stone Finial w/ Incised Circles

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