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Ancient Limestone Carving of a Couchant Lion

$6,281.59
£4,560
€5,445.49
CA$8,749.36
A$8,901.34
CHF 5,101.36
MX$107,177.65
NOK 59,625.44
SEK 59,887.12
DKK 40,709.91

About the Item

An imposing ancient limestone carving of a Couchant Lion, possibly 10th-12th Century. The impressive weathered noble beast now on a bespoke ebonised and felted oak coaster platform, 48cm x 24cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 27.17 in (69 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Limestone
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Gloucestershire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GAS05516261stDibs: LU961451355602

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