Emma Hawkins: A Natural World

Emma Hawkins: A Natural World

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A broken Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) leg bone , circa 1500

Lot Closed

January 19, 02:19 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A broken Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) leg bone, circa 1500


on a bespoke metal stand

overall 12cm. long

The bone was also found in the Mare aux Songes, Mauritius, during the 19th century (see previous lot).

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