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ANCIENT AFRICAN BRONZE MEDICINE JAR

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Ancient African Bronze Medicine Jar with Turtle Form Base. Old Patina. Height 5" Reoffered due to a nonpaying bidder: Bl@ke Nelson Phoenix AZ

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ANCIENT AFRICAN BRONZE MEDICINE JAR

Name: ANCIENT AFRICAN BRONZE MEDICINE JAR
SKU: 101327799
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $2,000

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