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LOT 2198
Indian Bronze Beetlenut Cracker Group
EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/8 - 6 1/8 in. (440 grams total, 13-15.5 cm).
Comprising: one formed as a reclining female with legs extended forming the handles; one formed as a pair of lovers with conjoining genitals. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from older English collections via the UK art market since the mid 1970s.
From the private collection of Peran Dachinger, thence by descent.
From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Opening Bid: £100
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Indian Bronze Beetlenut Cracker Group
Early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: one formed as a reclining female with legs extended forming the handles; one formed as a pair of lovers with conjoining genitals. 440 grams total, 13-15.5 cm
Acquired from older English collections via the UK art market since the mid 1970s. From the private collection of Peran Dachinger, thence by descent. From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.