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LOT 0827

Roman Silver Crouching Feline Statuette

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (13.7 grams, 27 mm).

Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, crouching with collar and possible harness.

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 0827

Roman Silver Crouching Feline Statuette

Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

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