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Western Asiatic Large Bactrian Alabaster Vase

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Western Asiatic Large Bactrian Alabaster Vase

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Western Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. Quite a head turner, a large vessel of a waisted profile with a rolled rim, skillfully carved from banded alabaster of rich golden hues and mesmerizing wavy patterns in contrasting cream and almond brown hues - this brown veining being the result of an association with an iron oxide. Alabaster is a material prized by sculptors, because its relative softness enables it to be readily carved. What's more, its translucency and luster provide a breathtaking aesthetic. Size: 7" in diameter x 14.375" H (17.8 cm x 36.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-private United Kingdom collection, formerly with Pars Gallery, London, United Kingdom, in the 1990s

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Minor wear commensurate with use and age. Overall fine condition.

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Western Asiatic Large Bactrian Alabaster Vase

Name: Western Asiatic Large Bactrian Alabaster Vase
SKU: 54689549
Price: 3000 USD
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