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Rare Gupta Period Terracotta Head of a sculpture

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Rare Gupta Period Terracotta Head of a sculpture

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A Rare relic from India, Gupta Period, ca. 320 to 550 AD. A terracotta relief of the head of a man on included custom stand. Measures 3.75 inches tall ( 5.5 inches on wood base) Provenance: The Robert Bank collection, MD, USA.

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Fair, what remains is stable

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Rare Gupta Period Terracotta Head of a sculpture

Name: Rare Gupta Period Terracotta Head of a sculpture
SKU: 151054857
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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