Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Throne Fitting with Lion

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

3 3/8 in. (404 grams, 85 mm).

From the arm of a throne with a D-shaped socket to the rear; formed as the foreparts of a lion with abundant mane covering two lion-cub heads with bearded human faces.

Provenance

Ex London gallery, 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13288-253395.

CONDITION

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LOT 0287