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VERACRUZ, MEXICO Head depicting the face of a notable with an asymmetrical headdress Beige and orange terracotta 400 - 700 A.D. 16 x 10 cm One broken ear glued back on, small chips Provenance: Collectio Norbert Van Durme, Antwerp, Belgium. Former collection of Mrs. Chehade, acquired by her husband from the former Grillot collection, France. A certificate from Mr. Serge Reynes (N°13.04.21/199) will be given to the buyer.

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VERACRUZ, MEXICO Head depicting the face of a notable with an asymmetrical headdress Beige and orange terracotta 400 - 700 A.D. 16 x 10 cm One broken ear glued back on, small chips Provenance: Collectio Norbert Van Durme, Antwerp, Belgium. Former collection of Mrs. Chehade, acquired by her husband from the former Grillot collection, France. A certificate from Mr. Serge Reynes (N°13.04.21/199) will be given to the buyer.

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