Sale 9380
New York
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13 June 2000
Price realised
USD 3,760
Estimate
A MEROITIC SANDSTONE LION nubian, circa 3rd century b.c.-3rd century a.d. The recumbent lion with its tail curling over the right rear haunch, the furry mane incised 16½ in. (41.9 cm ) length
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For a similar example, see nos. 295 and 296 in Wildung, Ancient Kingdoms of the Nile.
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