Bactrian Alabaster Double cup vessel. 13 cm L. 2000 - 1000 BC






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Bactrian alabaster double cup vessel, 13 cm long by 4 cm high, dating to 2000–1000 BC, in very good plus condition, ex private collection France (1980s).
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Double vessel cup
- very nice -
Bactria, 2000 - 1000 BC
Alabaster
13 cm long and 4 cm height
Condition: Good state, see photos.
Provenance: Ex. Private collection, France, 1980s.
Bactria (or Bactriana) was the name of a historical region in central Asia. Several important trade routes from India and China passed through Bactria from the Bronze Age onwards, which allowed for the accumulation of vast wealth by the predominantly nomadic population.
In the ancient world, alabaster was widely used. This was on account of the rock’s softness – fine detail could be carved into it without need for iron or steel tools, and it had an attractive finish.
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Double vessel cup
- very nice -
Bactria, 2000 - 1000 BC
Alabaster
13 cm long and 4 cm height
Condition: Good state, see photos.
Provenance: Ex. Private collection, France, 1980s.
Bactria (or Bactriana) was the name of a historical region in central Asia. Several important trade routes from India and China passed through Bactria from the Bronze Age onwards, which allowed for the accumulation of vast wealth by the predominantly nomadic population.
In the ancient world, alabaster was widely used. This was on account of the rock’s softness – fine detail could be carved into it without need for iron or steel tools, and it had an attractive finish.
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