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LOT 1843
Han Style Bronze Mount Pair
20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 - 4 1/2 in. (430 grams total, 11.2-11.4 cm).
Group of two mounts, each a rectangular tongue and stylised grotesque mask with pellet eyes. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s.
Accompanied by a previous catalogue information card.
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