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LOT 1189

Western Asiatic Alabaster Quadruped

20TH CENTURY A.D.

4 1/2 in. (641 grams, 11.3 cm wide).

Carved figure of a hound standing on a rectangular base, ssockets to the eyes to accept coloured inserts. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.

CONDITION

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LOT 1189

Western Asiatic Alabaster Quadruped

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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