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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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Description

Ancient Bactrian Ritual Object Central Asia. Ca. 2nd millennium B.C. Size 9 1/2 inches high. 5 inches wide. A Massive carved white-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. Provenance: Private East Coast collection, Ex. Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC.

Condition

Repaired in the center and base, with minor chips

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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: 173518373
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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