Stone Bactrian Snake Bowl
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- Reference #SI_BC_1001
- CivilizationNear East, Late 3rd. Millennium B.C.E.
- SizeLength 12.7 cm
- ConditionSome of the original inlays are missing, otherwise in fine condition
- ProvenanceAcquired in Great Britain market in 1975.
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.