MASSIVE BACTRIAN STONE 'HAND BAG' CEREMONIAL WEIGHT. Ca. 2200 - 1800 BC. A stone ceremonial weight of 'hand-bag' type with a broad, rounded body and a thick integral arched handle. The grip is cut as an oval aperture through the upper mass. Short transverse ribs accent the handle roots. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 1989.281.40. Size: 250mm x 330mm; Weight: 20kg Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.