SUPERB BACTRIAN SCHIST PYXIS WITH FELINES. Ca. 2500 - 2200 BC. A schist pyxis of cylindrical form with straight sides, a flat base, and a broad mouth with a thickened rim. The exterior displays a frieze of striding felines with drilled spots and lozenge-pattern collars. For similar technique see: S. Salvadori, Early Bactrian objects in private collections, f. 86. Size: 100mm x 135mm; Weight: 2.2kg Provenance: Private collection of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.