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Bactrian Banded Agate Seal w/ Standing Figure

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Bactrian Banded Agate Seal w/ Standing Figure

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Description

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. A hand-carved banded agate seal of ovoid form bearing an incised standing figure, facing left, while holding a club or staff. Curvilinear striations fill the surrounding areas. Size: 1.34" L x 1.14" W x 0.64" H (3.4 cm x 2.9 cm x 1.6 cm)

Provenance: private Southern California collection, USA, bestowed 2006; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2006

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Condition

Small nicks and light abrasions, with minor softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Good preservation to incised decorations.

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Bactrian Banded Agate Seal w/ Standing Figure

Name: Bactrian Banded Agate Seal w/ Standing Figure
SKU: 156857705
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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