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Ancient Greek Canosan Terracotta polychrome Sphinx Vessel, c.4th-3rd century B.C.

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Ancient Greek Canosan Terracotta polychrome Sphinx Vessel, c.4th-3rd century B.C.

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Ancient Greek Canosan Terracotta polychrome Sphinx Vessel, c.4th-3rd century B.C. Size 14 1/2 inches high. A large Terracotta Vessel depicting SPhinx with large strap handle, traces of original paint. Provenance: East Coast Collection, Fortuna Gallery.

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wing repaired else in good condition

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Ancient Greek Canosan Terracotta polychrome Sphinx Vessel, c.4th-3rd century B.C.

Name: Ancient Greek Canosan Terracotta polychrome Sphinx Vessel, c.4th-3rd century B.C.
SKU: 166152785
Price: 2500 USD
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