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LOT 0377
Decorated Bronze Container
CIRCA 17TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
4 7/8 in. (1.28 kg, 12.3 cm high).
A bronze trinket-box or container with separate lid; the slightly flared body with three stub feet formed as bunches of grapes, field with frieze divided by twisted branches and leaves into three scenes featuring foxes and a snake; domed lid with with vines, leaves and bunches of grapes, knop handle formed as a twig stump.
ProvenanceEnglish private collection.
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LOT 0377
Decorated Bronze Container
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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