Bactrian (Central Asia) antiquities

The Bactrian civilization was an ancient Iranian civilization that flourished in Central Asia from the 6th century BC to the 4th century AD. The Bactrians were an Indo-Iranian people who spoke the Bactrian language, a member of the Eastern Iranian language family.

The Bactrian civilization was located in the region of Bactria, which is now part of Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The region was a crossroads of cultures, and the Bactrians were influenced by both the Greek and Indian civilizations.

The Bactrians were a wealthy and sophisticated people. They were skilled craftsmen and produced beautiful works of art, including coins, sculptures, jewellery, and pottery. They were also known for their military prowess, and they played a major role in the Silk Road trade.

The Bactrian civilization declined in the 4th century AD, and it was eventually absorbed by the Kushan Empire. However, the Bactrians left a lasting legacy, and more...

6 items found:

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A Bactrian bronze axe head, circa 2nd to 1st millennium B.C. 5…

Bactrian Bronze Axe Head, 2nd-1st Millennium B.C

A Bactrian bronze axe head, circa 2nd to 1st millennium B.C. 5 cm high, 16 cm high overall

A rare and finely cast Bactrian bronze Rhyton with an antelope…

Bactrian Bronze Rhyton with Antelope Protome

A rare and finely cast Bactrian bronze Rhyton with an antelope Protome, circa 2nd millenium B.C. Presented on a custom made perspex display mount. 4.5 cm high, 13 cm long, 6.5 cm wide

A Bactrian bronze Kohl bottle, circa 2nd/1st millennium B.C.…

Bactrian Bronze Bird Kohl Bottle

A Bactrian bronze Kohl bottle, circa 2nd/1st millennium B.C. The freestanding bottle cast naturalistically in bird form. 6.9 cm high, 7.5 cm long

Two Bactrian stone oil lamps, one pear shaped with criss-cross…

Bactrian Stone Oil Lamps: Pear Shape & Tower Carving

Two Bactrian stone oil lamps, one pear shaped with criss-cross cover, the other carved as a tower

A Gandharin schist fragment, a Bactrian pot and a Persian…

Gandharin Schist, Bactrian Pot & Persian Saddle Ornament Fragment

A Gandharin schist fragment, a Bactrian pot and a Persian saddle ornament (3) schist fragment: of a head, bowl; of stone, saddle ornament; of metal 110 cm - 80 cm

A cane and raffia Bactrian camel and a small pottery donkey,…

Cane Camel and Pottery Donkey Figurines Set

A cane and raffia Bactrian camel and a small pottery donkey, probably Spanish, camel 36 cm high, donkey 25 cm high