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Ancient Ashtar Terracotta Head of Idol c.2200 BC.

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Ancient Ashtar Terracotta Head of Idol c.2200 BC.

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Ancient Ashtar Terracotta Head of Idol c.2200 BC. Size of head 1 3/4 inches high. Fine Ancient Terracotta head of an Ashtar Idol with nice details a fragment from a full statue. Condition: 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#A26399

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Ancient Ashtar Terracotta Head of Idol c.2200 BC.

Name: Ancient Ashtar Terracotta Head of Idol c.2200 BC.
SKU: 61027850
Price: 60 USD
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