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Ancient Bactria Chlorite Schist Censer Vessel - Bovid

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Ancient Bactria Chlorite Schist Censer Vessel - Bovid

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Central Asia, Eastern Iran / Afghanistan, Bactria, ca. 2000 to 1500 BCE. A handsome gray chlorite schist censer vessel with a cuboid body and elongated handle in the form of an animal. The center is drilled into a circular basin, with cut ridges and incised linear motifs, and rests on four low, square feet. The zoomorphic head has concentric circles and etched grooves for the snout and ears. Possibly used as a sturdy oil lamp or incense burner, the animal may represent a bull or other bovid. Size: 5.75" L x 3" W x 2.5" H (14.6 cm x 7.6 cm x 6.4 cm)

Provenance: private Raleigh, North Carolina, USA collection, acquired from Re Entombed Galleries, Melbourne, Australia, August 23, 1999; ex-Y. Kahn collection, Peshawar, Pakistan

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Condition

Loss and chips to the rim as shown and abrasions to snout and feet. Surface has light mineral deposits. Old inventory label on surface of the base.

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Ancient Bactria Chlorite Schist Censer Vessel - Bovid

Name: Ancient Bactria Chlorite Schist Censer Vessel - Bovid
SKU: 169366535
Price: 295 USD
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