Greek Bactrian bronze female figure

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A highly unusual Greek Bactrian bronze figure, the elongated, anthropomorphic body with two short, upraised arms protruding from the sides; cast with a spoked, circular base; tiny in contrast to the body, the head is cast in the very naturalistic form of a female head with typically Hellenistic features and hairstyle; verdigris patina overall.
Stock Number:
x9260
$ 4750.00

Description

A highly unusual Greek Bactrian bronze figure, the elongated, anthropomorphic body with two short, upraised arms protruding from the sides; cast with a spoked, circular base; tiny in contrast to the body, the head is cast in the very naturalistic form of a female head with typically Hellenistic features and hairstyle; verdigris patina overall. The form suggests the piece possibly had a connection with female fertility; it is also possible that the figure is a hollow vessel, and that the head is actually the terminal of an applicator, now fused into the narrow opening at the top of the vessel.

 

Origin:

Circa 3rd to1st century B.C. Central Asia

Dimensions:

Height: 12.0 cm