RARE BACTRIAN STONE IDOL Ca. 2500 - 2000 BC. A stone idol with a conical lower body flaring towards a flat base, broad shoulders, and short projecting arms. The upper section is surmounted by a small head with a prominent nose, recessed eyes, and faintly indicated ears. For similar see: G. Ligabue, S. Salvatori, Bactria: An Ancient Oasis Civilization from the Sands of Afghanistan, fig. 241-246. Size: 195mm x 115mm; Weight: 2.33kg Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.