Amethyst Provenance: Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico 11 x 9 x 9 cm

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VERACRUZ, MEXICO (AD 400 to 700) Bust of a young notable wearing a crossed turban, ear ornaments and a necklace. Orange-beige terracotta, missing and marked with age. H. 13 cm; L. 8 cm.

Lot 93

Estim. 300 - 400 EUR

Mexican Colonial Work from Veracruz 18th century - Cristo Cautivo Oil on canvas. Measurements: 55 x 40 cm, framed measurements: 66 x 56 cm. Provenance: important Spanish private collection. Lot not subject to reserve price. Liquidation of important private family collection.

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