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Central Asia, Northern Afghanistan, Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. We see examples of these hit the market listed as "in the style of" or with dubious authenticity. This example is absolutely genuine, with nice old provenance and is very, very desirable. Seated person of unknown sex (although most are considered to be female) wearing patterned robe carved in deep grey/black chlorite. Recessed area carved for placement of the head, carved in limestone, pair of stone hands placed on the platform in front. Most excavated examples of this figure type come from sites in Margiana in southern Turkmenistan, a possible center of their production. Size: 2-1/2" (6.3 cm).

Provenance: Ex-private Jabari collection, Boulder, CO, acquired through family descent before 1983.

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Condition

Intact. Head with deep old deposits, else choice.

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Rare Bactrian Composite Stone Idol

Name: Rare Bactrian Composite Stone Idol
SKU: 37204533
Price: 4250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000

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