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A Nok Terracotta Figure

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Item Details

Description

Figur
Nok, Nigeria
Mit Sockel / with base
Terrakotta. H 18 cm.

Provenienz:
- Galerie Lin + Emile Deletaille, Brüssel (1997).
- Schweizerische Privatsammlung, Basel.

Thermolumineszenz-Altersbestimmung: 2000 Jahre (+/- 20 %).

CHF 1 200 / 1 800
EUR 1 032 / 1 548

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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A Nok Terracotta Figure

Name: A Nok Terracotta Figure
SKU: 86782146
Price: 2200 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 1,200 - CHF 1,800

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