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Ancient Bactrian Ritual Object Central Asia. Ca. 2nd millennium B.C.

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Ancient Bactrian Ritual Object Central Asia. Ca. 2nd millennium B.C.

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Ancient Bactrian Ritual Object Central Asia. Ca. 2nd millennium B.C. Size 8 1/2 inches high. 6 1/2 inches wide. A Massive carved mottled brown and reddish-brown, tan marble conical, egg shaped votive object. Drilled at the top with two large biconical holes, meeting in the center to form a single suspension hole. Overall matte surface with areas of light erosion. Intact, overall exc. cond. NYC collection. Ex. Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC. collection # 8691.

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Ancient Bactrian Ritual Object Central Asia. Ca. 2nd millennium B.C.

Name: Ancient Bactrian Ritual Object Central Asia. Ca. 2nd millennium B.C.
SKU: 166152980
Price: 500 USD
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