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A rare Aztec stone idol from Mexico, ca. 1400 - 1500 AD

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A rare Aztec stone idol from Mexico, ca. 1400 - 1500 AD

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A rare Aztec stone idol from Mexico, ca. 1400 - 1500 AD. This superbly sculpted deity figure is 2-3/8 in high and is carved from an alabaster type stone. It depicts a seated deity wearing a complex headdress and with hands resting on the knees. Strong mineral encrustation. Ex Montreal estate.

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A rare Aztec stone idol from Mexico, ca. 1400 - 1500 AD

Name: A rare Aztec stone idol from Mexico, ca. 1400 - 1500 AD
SKU: 45176350
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $600

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