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Bactrian bounty

By Wang Kaihao | China Daily | Updated: 2017-03-21 07:17

Bactrian bounty

[Photo by Jiang Dong/China Daily]

The figure has a dot on her forehead, a testament to Indian influence, while the wings of the Greek goddess show local elements.

Similarly, some vessels on display portray a bearded bull, which is clearly of Mesopotamian origin. Other vessels have geometric motifs of Central Asian origin.

"A pendant in the shape of the Dragon Master shows a distinct Chinese influence, while the representation of Athena on a ring shows a Greek influence," Rahimi says.

Among the other interesting artifacts are a glass dolphin, which is surprising since Afghanistan is landlocked. There are also plates made of materials found only in Egypt.

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