Lot Essay
For a study of Bactrian ritual objects see Pottier, Matériel Funraire de la Bactriane Mériodionale de l'Age du Bronze, and Alëkshin, L'Archéologie de la Bactriane Ancienne.
CIRCA LATE 3RD-EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
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A BACTRIAN STONE COLUMNAR RITUAL OBJECT
circa late 3rd-early 2nd millennium b.c.
Red in color with white, yellow, and red inclusions, of waisted cylindrical form, a shallow groove on each flat end
11¾ in. (29.8 cm.) high
circa late 3rd-early 2nd millennium b.c.
Red in color with white, yellow, and red inclusions, of waisted cylindrical form, a shallow groove on each flat end
11¾ in. (29.8 cm.) high