Lot 2290

Ancient Greco-Bactrian Bicone Agate Bead, 3rd-2nd Century BCE

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Ancient Greco-Bactrian Bicone Agate Bead, 3rd-2nd Century BCE

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Description

This bicone agate bead from the Greco-Bactrian era showcases the Hellenistic influence on Central Asian gem-cutting techniques. Its translucent appearance and soft color gradient epitomize the luxury and sophistication of beadwork in the period. Such beads were likely traded along the Silk Road, bearing witness to the cultural exchanges of antiquity.

Dimension:
0.79 x 0.79 inches (2 x 2 cm) approximately.

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Acquired from a private collection in the Afghanistan.

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1 x 1.2 cm

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Ancient Greco-Bactrian Bicone Agate Bead, 3rd-2nd Century BCE

Name: Ancient Greco-Bactrian Bicone Agate Bead, 3rd-2nd Century BCE
SKU: 178051143
Price: 30 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $30 - $60

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