Etrusco-Latin Lion's Paw Fitting
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4th-2nd century BC. A bronze casket leg formed as a paw of a lion or panther with scrolled capital detailing, flanked by small spread wings, triangular-section lug above. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1873,0820.86 and 1873,0820.89, for comparable. 42.4 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). English collection formed in the 1990s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. This item was probably a fitting for a cista or similar basin. [No Reserve]
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Fine condition.
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Etrusco-Latin Lion's Paw Fitting
Estimate £50 - £70
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