Large Bactrian Composite Chlorite Female Figure, c. 2800-2400 B.C.

(Bactrian Figure)

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Item No.
28.34789
Culture
Bactrian, c. 2800-2400 B.C. 
Item Details.
Composed of a dark black chlorite body and a white steatite head and neck, the body with rounded shoulders and a shelf-like lap, enveloped in a fleeced robe rendered by hatched squares extending to the right of the figure. The head set into a recess on its flaring neck, the oval face with a long protruding nose and a small mouth, almond shaped eyes, the head with an attached black turban, with black, wavy incised hair.

Provenance: Private UK collection prior to 2000, acquired from gallery Polo, London, previously in the private collection of a UK gentleman.

Size
13 cm H - 5 1/8 inches
Material
Chlorite and Steatite 
Condition
Few chips to cloak, otherwise intact 
Categories
Near East
Price.
US$ 14000
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