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THBRare Bactrian Grey Schist Stone Owl Pendant
Lot 83d
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Aug 2, 2018
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2018-08-02 10:00:00
2018-08-02 10:00:00
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Featuring two incredible collections - one in storage for more than 20 years! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring two incredible collections - one in storage for more than 20 years! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Central Asia, Bactria, Graeco-Bactrian Kingdom, ca. 250 to 125 BCE. A very rare owl pendant, finely carved from a single piece of grey schist stone. The owl was a symbol of Athena, the goddess of the city of Athens, and by extension this ancient city and its government. Created in Bactria, this piece demonstrates the Greek cultural and political influence over this eastern region of the Hellenistic world following Alexander the Great's invasion (see more below). Note the meticulous detailing of the noble bird of prey's feathered body and wings, that striking face with those mesmerizing eyes and long beak, and the cross-hatched detailing on the talons below. Laterally perforated below the frill of feathers on his head for suspension or attachment. Size: 3.25" H (8.3 cm); 4.5" H (11.4 cm) on included custom stand.
This sculpture was created in the Graeco-Bactrian Kingdom - the eastern region of the Hellenistic world encompassing Bactria (northern Afghanistan) as well as lands to the north (during ancient times known as Sogdiana, today known as Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan) - resulting from Alexander the Great's sojourn through Afghanistan. Alexander ordered his army to build fortresses and asked Greek and Macedonian troops in addition to an immense support staff to remain and settle the region of Bactria during the late 4th century BCE while Alexander continued eastward to India - resulting in immense Greek influence over the cultures of this region.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#137290Nice rich patina. Old abrasions to the edges of the base as shown. Otherwise excellent. Perforated at the top for suspension.Condition
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