Description:

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. A sturdy bowl of a squat form, hand-carved from grey-green schist, featuring expertly incised linear and geometric motifs along the exterior. The flat-based vessel has gently corseted walls that terminate in a thick rim that surrounds the deep basin. The exterior bears four drooping canopies, with columns composed of triangles above the top rungs, and lattice-pattern boxes within the incised lappets. Between the incised draperies are four rectangular boxes with a pair of horizontal bars separating two matching scenes of repeating leaves. Polished stone vessels are common grave goods from this time period, and they often were left in the tomb with a food offering. Vessels with more elaborate decorative/iconographic programs like this example may have contained prized possessions or luxury products. Size: 4.5" Diameter x 2.875" H (11.4 cm x 7.3 cm)

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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#153689

  • Condition: Nicks and abrasions to rim, walls, basin, and base, with minor softening to some incised details, otherwise intact and excellent. Light earthen deposits within some recessed areas and smooth surface texture.

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