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Interesting pre-Columbian terracotta frog transformed into a piggy bank

$600.71
£439.91
€500
CA$817.72
A$916.56
CHF 477.23
MX$11,191.57
NOK 6,059.03
SEK 5,743.41
DKK 3,805.15
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About the Item

Interesting pre-Columbian terracotta frog that appears to have undergone a curious transformation into a piggy bank at some point in its history. Elegantly simple. Maximum length: 16 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    -
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 61151stDibs: LU3301143437742

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