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Afghanistan - Bactrian Culture - Chlorite Idol

Idol of Bactria in chlorite, in 3 parts: the body, the head and the hat.

Seated figure, dressed in a three-tiered kaunakes (fabric with long wicks imitating the fleece of sheep or goat). The head is stylized, the nose long, the eyes and the mouth engraved. Chlorite hat.

Material: chlorite (body and cap) and white calcite (head)
Dimensions:
Height: 8 cm, hat included
Width: 7.1 cm
Depth: 4.5cm
Weight: 259 gr

Provenance: old Belgian collection of archaeological objects.
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