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Item Details

Description

An Egyptian limestone head of a cat
possibly Ancient

On polished granite stand.
height overall 10 1/2in (26.5cm); width 5 3/4in (14.5cm); depth 7 1/2in (19cm)
Provenance:
Property from the Estate of George Maharis.

Provenance:
A related example sold Christie's, New York, 7 October 2010, lot 33.

Condition

Height of stand 4 3/4in x 4 3/4in square. General wear, chips, nicks, scratches, rubbing, fading and flaws to stone. Not affixed to stand. Some discoloration in areas as visible in catalogue photos. THERE IS NO DOCUMENTATION OR FURTHER PROVENANCE INFORMATION FOR THIS LOT.

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An Egyptian limestone head of a cat

Name: An Egyptian limestone head of a cat
SKU: 160864375
Price: 6000 USD
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