Ancient region of Bactria, Kushan period or earlier, 100 BC-100 AD. The miniscule box and cover of rectangular form, decorated with tiny gold beads, the cover with fine repoussé depicting a lion. This piece likely comes from Tomb VII or VIII at Tillya Tepe, as these tombs were not excavated due to civil war and later raided by the Afghan population and distributed among their families. Provenance: Private collection of a German artist and collector living in Southeast Asia, assembled over time through purchases in Mazar-i-Sharif and at the Afghan market in Peshawar. Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear. Weight: 1.0 g (total) Dimensions: Size 0.7 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm