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A Mezcala Stone Figure Guerrero, Mexico, c. 500

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A Mezcala Stone Figure: Steinfigur Mezcala-Kultur, 700-200 v. Chr., Guerrero, Mexico Mit Sockel / with base Stein. H 31 cm. B 7,4 cm. L 4,7 cm. Provenienz: - Sammlung A.B., Paris. - Französische Privatsammlung. - Galerie 14

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A Mezcala Stone Figure Guerrero, Mexico, c. 500

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A Mezcala Stone Figure Guerrero, Mexico, c. 500-100 BC Carved from an attractive gray and white finely mottled serpentine stone. Legs cut deep and wide, arms held to abdomen. In very good, "as found" condition, with encrustations from underground context. Height: 8 ¾ inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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A Mezcala Stone Figure Guerrero, Mexico, c. 500

Name: A Mezcala Stone Figure Guerrero, Mexico, c. 500
SKU: 105935212
Price: 3400 USD
Availability: InStock

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