Sale 9934
London, South Kensington
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15 October 2004
Price realised
GBP 4,182
Estimate
A silver and gold inlaid betel nut cutter, Sri Lanka, 18th Century The iron cutters in the form of a mythical bird, decorated all over with floral designs -- 9 5/8in. (24.5cm.) long.
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