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LOT 0287
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.
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LOT 0287
Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Throne Fitting with Lion
Estimate £6,000 - 8,000€6,960 - 9,280 (for guidance only)$8,100 - 10,800 (for guidance only)
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