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African Benin lost wax bronze vessel, the conical bowl

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African Benin lost wax bronze vessel, the conical bowl

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African Benin lost wax bronze vessel, the conical bowl wrapped with a stylized female figure as she labors beneath the vessel, rising on a footed base, 13"h

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African Benin lost wax bronze vessel, the conical bowl

Name: African Benin lost wax bronze vessel, the conical bowl
SKU: 69123411
Price: 375 USD
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Estimate $300 - $500

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