Near East, Bactrian Chlorite stone cup adorned with a snake, originally inlaid. The snake is sculpted in a coiled position wrapped around the bowl. Possibly used as a libation vessel, and or in ritual ceremony, especially in serpent cultic rituals.
Near East, Bactrian Chlorite stone cup adorned with a snake, originally inlaid. The snake is sculpted in a coiled position wrapped around the bowl. Possibly used as a libation vessel, and or in ritual ceremony, especially in serpent cultic rituals.
SI_BC_1001
Near East, Late 3rd. Millennium B.C.E.
Length 12.7 cm
Some of the original inlays are missing, otherwise in fine condition
Acquired in Great Britain market in 1975.
Civilization | Bactrian, Near East |
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Material | Stone |