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LOT 0220
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,460
BACTRIAN BLACK STONE RITUAL OBJECT
CIRCA 3RD-EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
23 in. (57.7 kg total, 58.5 cm including stand).
CIRCA 3RD-EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
23 in. (57.7 kg total, 58.5 cm including stand).
Carved black marble disc with flat edge and biconical faces; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
with Gallery Rosen Ancient Art, Tel Aviv, 1969.
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
London, UK, collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12403-225384.
LITERATURE:
See Vidale, M., Treasures from the Oxus: The Art and Civilisation of Central Asia, London, 2017, pp.44-51, figs.41-45, for a variety of stone ritual objects in different shapes.
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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: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
