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Janus-form stone head from the eastern side of Mexico

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Janus-form stone head from the eastern side of Mexico

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A nice Janus-form stone head from the eastern side of Mexico, probably Toltec, ca. AD 900 - 1200. It is 4 in wide, 4 in high and is carved from fine grained, light gray stone. Smoothed from handling and erosion, with pigment or stucco remnants remaining in the grooves. Ex California estate.

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Janus-form stone head from the eastern side of Mexico

Name: Janus-form stone head from the eastern side of Mexico
SKU: 47689167
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $500

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