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African Bura Terracotta Urn, 1100-1400 CE

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African Bura Terracotta Urn, 1100-1400 CE

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African Bura Terracotta Urn in Phallic Form, 1100-1400 CE. Size: 31.25'' x 12'' x 12'' (79 x 30 x 30 cm). Provenance: Ex. collection Karim Deen.

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African Bura Terracotta Urn, 1100-1400 CE

Name: African Bura Terracotta Urn, 1100-1400 CE
SKU: 138520305
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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