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Biconvex Bronze Age Bactrian stone Idol
$3,485.51
£2,581.83
€2,900
CA$4,768.06
A$5,196.94
CHF 2,747.58
MX$62,561.28
NOK 34,873.59
SEK 31,971.95
DKK 22,096.40
About the Item
A Bactrian biconvex stone idol. Alongside column and figurative idols these intriguing objects belong to the Bactria-Margana culture. An ancient civilization dating between the 3th and 4th millennium BC and occupying a large area between India and Afghanistan. It is believed objects like this were of spiritual importance referring to nature and fertility.
This fascinating example is quite unusual in its shape and reminiscent to modernist sculpture (or the other way around). It has a custom stands.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2000 BC
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Vosselaar, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2023340618392
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