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Ancient Mesopotamia Terracotta Plaque of River Scene

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Ancient Mesopotamia Terracotta Plaque of River Scene

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Ancient Mesopotamia Terracotta Plaque of River Scene c.1900 BC. Size 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 inches. Condition: minor chips on the edges otherwise perfect. Provenance: from the estate of Robert Thompson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bob represented the extensive dedication, scholarship, and attention to detail that the antiquity collecting community requires. Bob started collecting in the 1960s and dedicated a substantial portion of his time to the acquisition, attribution, and conservation of his collection. As is evident from the quality, artistic merit and historic interest of each artifact. SKU# B0231

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Name: Ancient Mesopotamia Terracotta Plaque of River Scene
SKU: 57711994
Price: 350 USD
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