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LOT 1586

Chinese Ordos Animal Mount

6TH-2ND CENTURY B.C.

1 5/8 in. (32 grams, 43 mm).

A belt mount formed as a ram running left with large curled horns, legs tucked beneath body; mounting lug with discoid head to reverse.

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

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LOT 1586

Chinese Ordos Animal Mount

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

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