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Pyxis with Bird-Shaped Lid

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  • Pyxis with Bird-Shaped Lid

Pyxis with Bird-Shaped Lid

Bactrian Stone Pyxis made of Serpentine / Steatite with Bird-Shaped Lid.

Bactrian, Western Asian
2nd century B.C., 3rd century B.C.
Diam : 4.7 cm

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Price:CHF 1'600

Categories: Animals, Vessels. Tag: Pyxis with Bird-Shaped Lid.

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Product Description

Bactrian Stone Pyxis made of Serpentine / Steatite with Bird-Shaped Lid.

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Culture

Bactrian, Western Asian

Datation

2nd century B.C., 3rd century B.C.

Dimensions

Diam : 4.7 cm

Type

Animal, Vessel

Material

Steatite

Colors

Black

Condition

Good condition. Traces of red paint.

Serial Number

4086

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