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Bactrian Green Schist Cup
Bactrian Green Schist Cup
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Description
Central Asia, Bactria (Bactria Margiana/BMAC), ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A deep, round cup, hand-carved from hard grey-green schist and with a simple pattern of incised lines around the exterior. Polished stone cups and bowls are common grave goods from this time period, and they often seem to have been left in the tomb with a food offering. Size: 2.55" W x 2" H (6.5 cm x 5.1 cm)

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, acquired over twenty years ago

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Condition
Light surface encrustation, mostly on the underside and one side. Very old chip from rim and light scoring/chipping on surface from age/wear.
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Bactrian Green Schist Cup

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