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An Ancient Bactrian Limestone Idol Bust, 3rd Millennium BCE

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An Ancient Bactrian Limestone Idol Bust, 3rd Millennium BCE
An Ancient Bactrian Limestone Idol Bust, 3rd Millennium BCE
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This modest yet enigmatic limestone bust head, with dimensions of 4 x 3.3 cm, hails from the ancient Bactrian culture. Characteristic of Bactrian idol iconography, the stylized features convey a serene countenance, indicative of the region's aesthetic norms during the 3rd millennium BCE. This sculpture may have served a ritualistic purpose, embodying the spiritual ideals and artistic sensibilities of an early civilization at the crossroads of the East and West. Despite the passage of millennia, this limestone idol head retains its mysterious allure, offering a tangible connection to the spiritual life of the Bronze Age.
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Descended in a private Hong Kong family collection.
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Dimensions
4 x 3.3 cm
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An Ancient Bactrian Limestone Idol Bust, 3rd Millennium BCE

Estimate $35 - $100
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Starting Price $5
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