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A BRONZE LION
17TH CENTURY

modelled recumbent with head raised and slightly turned to the right,
detailed with an open mouth exposing the teeth and coiling eyebrows above
bulging eyes, the arched body with tightly curled fur along the ridged spine
covered by a floral scroll embroidered cloth
 , ⅞ .
£ 2,000-3,000
HK$ 19,300-29,000 US$ 2,500-3,750

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