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Indus Valley Terracotta seated female Idol

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Indus Valley Terracotta seated female Idol

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Indus Valley Terracotta seated female Idol. Size 2 1/4 inches high. A small terracotta female idol with elaborate headdress wearing big collar necklace. AGE UNKNOWN. repaired in the center. Ex Private New York city collection acquired in London MARKET.

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Indus Valley Terracotta seated female Idol

Name: Indus Valley Terracotta seated female Idol
SKU: 69442040
Price: 90 USD
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