Sale 10418
London, South Kensington
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11 November 2015
Price realised
GBP 1,250
Estimate
AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VASE, HU 17TH CENTURY The vase is of rectangular section and has plain sides. It is applied with two mask and loose ring handles. 7 in. (17.7 cm.) high
Provenance
A distinguished private European collection, acquired between 1956-1959.
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