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Ancient Bactria Silver Figure of a Gazelle. Bactrian, ca. 2500 - 1900 B.C. Near Eastern - This Ancient Bactrian silver figure of a gazelle, dating to circa 2500-1900 B.C., is a rare and evocative example of early Central Asian metalwork. Sculpted with elegant restraint, the gazelle is rendered in a poised, naturalistic stance that captures the animal's grace and symbolic vitality qualities deeply revered in Bactrian culture. The refined proportions, subtly modeled musculature, and serene expression reflect a sophisticated artistic tradition and advanced silversmithing skills of the Bronze Age Oxus (Bactria/Margiana) civilization. Standing Approx. 18-20 cm high, the figure likely held ritual or ceremonial significance, possibly associated with fertility, prosperity, or spiritual guardianship. Standing Approx. 18-20 cm high