 Parthian Carved Limestone Fire Alter, 200 BC |
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Item No. |
5383 | |
Description: |
A carved limestone fire alter with four bearded
faces at top, representing the four compass
points or direction of north, south, east &
west. Armored guardian lion in procession on
front corner with mountain range to left and a
sun/rosette over it's midsection.
Provenance: Habib Anavian, New York |
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Size: |
height 12" | |
Period: |
300 BC - 300 AD | |
Condition: |
intact | |
| - sold | ||
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