Sale 5830
London, South Kensington
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3 April 2009
Price realised
GBP 2,750
Estimate
A GROUP OF IVORY GAMING PIECES, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY Two in the form of elephants on a oval base, the rest of domed form with pierced sides and finial to top, stained green, red and black with gilt decoration, rattle device to interiors - each approx 2.5cm diameter (18)
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