Statuette of the genie La Balafre, Bactrian, end of 3rd to the start of 2nd millenium BC. Artist: Unknown

Statuette of the genie La Balafre, Bactrian, end of 3rd to the start of 2nd millenium BC. Artist: Unknown

1-194-912 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Statuette of the genie La Balafre (the scarred one), Bactrian, end of 3rd to the start of 2nd millenium BC. The genie's body is covered with snake scales. The scar symbolises a destructive ritual. From the collection at The Louvre.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

Picture Type
  1. Portrait
  2. Sculpture

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3314x5280
File Size : 51,264kb


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  1. MYCV14
  1. 0370000308
  1. 1-194-912
  1. 1194912
  1. 308
  1. MYCV14

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