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Rare Mezcala Temple w/ Stargazer (300-100 BC)

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Rare Mezcala Temple w/ Stargazer (300-100 BC)

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Description

Rare Mezcala Temple w/ Stargazer (300-100 BC)

Laying with his back curved acrobatically over the already outstanding temple, this piece combines the flexibility of the human body, and the strength and firmness of our architecture. This is a rare opportunity to own one of the most desired Mezcala Temples.

- Mezcala Culture.
- 300-100 BC
- Guerrero, Mexico
- 9 1/4 in. x 5 1/4 in.
- From a Private New York Collection

Condition

No known fissures, or repairs.

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Rare Mezcala Temple w/ Stargazer (300-100 BC)

Name: Rare Mezcala Temple w/ Stargazer (300-100 BC)
SKU: 87770897
Price: 6000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $6,000 - $8,000

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