Lot 0059

Large Bactrian Seal Bead, c. 2000 B.C.

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Item Details

Description

Large Bactrian Seal Bead, c. 2000 B.C.

Bactrian, c. 2000 BC

Carved with the figure of a creature with human body, animal head and various animals and plants.

Stone

5 cm L - 1 15/16 inches

Provenance: British Private collection, London W1, acquired in 2005.

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