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Lot 47

A Near Eastern marble mouflon

7 December 2021, 12:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £11,475 inc. premium

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A Near Eastern marble mouflon
Possibly Iran, circa 4th-3rd Millennium B.C.
Depicted recumbent, with large curling horns and upper legs carved in relief, the feet tucked underneath, the small facial features incised, 11cm long

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Provenance:
Reputedly acquired in the 1980's from a New York family collection.
Acquired by the current owner in April 1992.

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