Sale 5497
London, South Kensington
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14 May 2010
Price realised
GBP 1,875
Estimate
A SPINACH JADE LION FISH 19TH CENTURY Carved with its long scaled body and fin emerging from foaming waves 4 7/8in. (12.4cm.) wide, fitted wood stand
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