Large Antique Bactrian Stone Idol Sculpture of Goddess or Empress for Sale

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Large Antique Bactrian Stone Idol Sculpture of Goddess or Empress For Sale

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Large Antique Bactrian Stone Idol Sculpture of Goddess or Empress:
$500.00

Culture- Bactrian . Date- 3rd - 2nd Millennium B.C. Material- Chlorite/limestone. Condition:- Intact, excellent state of preservation. Provenance- Ex: American private collection; German private collection formed during late 1960's - early 1980's. Measurements- 4 1/4 in. H. (10.8 cm.) This type of statuette refers refers to the category of very distinctive objects dating back to the pre-historic civilization of Bactria. They are usually composite in nature, with the use of two or more different material. Those figures were generally found in necropolis which suggest that they had a funerary function like an image of the deceased or just a simple offering to the gods. The body of our example is made of chlorite and the head of limestone. A very and interesting idol. Cf: For related examples, see pp 174-177 and pp. 181-182, Bactria: An Ancient Oasis Civilisation from the Sands of Afghanistan, Venice, 1988, Ligabue G. - Salvatori S.; See also no. 295, pl. 36, p.44, Material Funeraire de la Bactriance Meridionale de l'Age du Bronze, Paris, 1984, Pottier M. This object is unconditionally guaranteed authentic.A note to our international buyers: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.Please check with your country’s customs office to determine