Lot 362
  • 362

A BRONZE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' WATER DROPPER 17TH/18TH CENTURY

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description

  • Bronze
  • 9.4cm
the recumbent beast modelled with its head raised and its horn leaning back, its bushy tail sweeping over its right haunch, pierced on its back and through the mouth

Condition

There are some filled-in casting flaws on the body and under the left ear of this water dropper.
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