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Ancient Syno-Syrian Limestone Head c.2000 BC

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Ancient Syno-Syrian Limestone Head c.2000 BC

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Ancient Syno-Syrian Limestone Head c.2000 BC Size 1 1/8 inches length .Fine carved limestone head of a male or Idol? 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#MR

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Ancient Syno-Syrian Limestone Head c.2000 BC

Name: Ancient Syno-Syrian Limestone Head c.2000 BC
SKU: 61045903
Price: 80 USD
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