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A beautiful head from the Indus Valley

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Description

A beautiful head from the Indus Valley, c. 200 BC - AD 200, possibly depicting a Mother Goddess figure. She is adorned with a large disk in her hair and long ear ornaments. A beautiful example! H: 2 in (5.1 cm). Mounted on stand. Cf. Leyenaar "Von Kuste Zu Kuste", page 414.

Condition

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A beautiful head from the Indus Valley

Name: A beautiful head from the Indus Valley
SKU: 66925047
Price: 110 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $120 - $150

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