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LOT 0641

Roman Bronze Seated Upright Mouse Statuette

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 3/8 in. (52 grams, 36 mm).

Modelled with naturalistic detailing standing as if nibbling at food held between the forepaws, on a circular base.

Provenance

‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 0641

Roman Bronze Seated Upright Mouse Statuette

Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

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