Large Bactrian Pierced Stone Seal

拍品描述

2700-1400 B.C. Domed body with deeply engraved underside with abstract motifs, drilled for suspension. Cf. a similar seal in Salvatori, S., ‘Bactria and Margiana seals: A new Assessment of Their Chronological Position and a Typological Survey’ in East and West, Vol. 50, No.1/4 (December 2000), pp. 97-145, fig.12, no.6. 22.1 grams, 37 mm (1 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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