Sale 5830
London, South Kensington
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3 April 2009
Price realised
GBP 875
Estimate
A DAMASCENED QAJAR BIRD WITH OPENWORK INSCRIPTION TAIL, IRAN, 19TH CENTURY With scrollwork to wings, chest and eyes - 10 1/4in (26cm) high
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