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Pakistan Ancient region of Gandhara

Palette with Sea Nymph (Nereid) Riding on a Sea Monster

1st century B.C./early 1st century A.D.
Gray chloritic schist
12.1 × 12.1 cm (4.8 × 4.8 in)

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