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Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque of a Mastiff Dog Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque of a Mastiff Dog Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque of a Mastiff Dog
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LOT 0262

Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque of a Mastiff Dog

2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

4 3/4 in. (146 grams, 12.2 cm).

Rectangular plaque with low-relief image of a sitting dog with thick braided collar, gaping mouth.

Provenance

From an important collection of a London, UK, gentleman, pre 1988.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0262

Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque of a Mastiff Dog

Sold for (Inc. bp): £780

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