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Ancient Bactrian Circular Stone Idol

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Description

Near East, Bactria, ca. 3rd to 2nd Millennium BCE. A large stone idol, somewhat humorously carved in the shape of a large aspirin tablet, with a groove dividing both surfaces into semi-circles. Size: 13-1/2" (34.3 cm)in diameter x 2" (5.1 cm).

Provenance: Ex-private East Coast, USA collection.

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Condition

Chips to peripheries as shown with expected surface wear.

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Ancient Bactrian Circular Stone Idol

Name: Ancient Bactrian Circular Stone Idol
SKU: 38149692
Price: 1750 USD
Availability: InStock

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