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Bactrian Chlorite Votive Palette Plaque with Mythical Creature, Probably the God Ningishzida, c. 2500 -2200 B.C.

(Bactrian Plaque)

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Item No.
33.37109
Culture
Bactrian, c. 2500-2200 B.C. 
Item Details.
Carved in the shape of a mythical creature with human torso and the body resembling the Caduceus symbol, his arms and hands raised up on a flat background deeply carved with a zig-zag pattern. Extremely fine details. Probably representing the God Ningishzida.

Provenance: Private British collection acquired on the London art market prior to 2000.

Display stand included

Size
12.9 cm L - 5 1/16 inches
Material
Chlorite 
Condition
Intact 
Categories
Backroom
Price.
US$ 3000
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