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Rare Vera Cruz Terracotta Wheeled Toy, ex-Museum

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Rare Vera Cruz Terracotta Wheeled Toy, ex-Museum

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Veracruz, Mexico, ca. 300 - 900 CE. Buff terracotta toy in the form of a canine resting upon four wheels. So very rare to find Pre Columbian toys, and this one is highly detailed and fairly large. Size: 8-1/2"L x 4"H.

Provenance: De-accessioned from the California Museum of Sciences, San Francisco, CA.

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Condition

Repair on tail, otherwise excellent.

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Rare Vera Cruz Terracotta Wheeled Toy, ex-Museum

Name: Rare Vera Cruz Terracotta Wheeled Toy, ex-Museum
SKU: 40876755
Price: 950 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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Starting Price $600

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