Description : MIDDLE KINGDOM, DYNASTY XI-XII (2040-1783 B.C.)
The head with mouth wide open and holes for teeth, faint traces of painted decoration around left eye, modern red paint in mouth, some restoration, mounted
2 3/4 in. (7 cm.) high
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About the lot N° 419 Title : Hippopotamus Head Size : 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.) high Notes : PUBLISHED:Animals, 2004, VI, no. 20.END OF SESSION TWOThe sale continues at 2.30 pm with Fine Antiquities, lots 420-522 (see separate catalogue).FORTHCOMING SALES:NEW YORK, ANCIENT JEWELRY, including property from The Leo Mildenberg Collection, 9 DECEMBER 2004NEW YORK, ANTIQUITIES, including property from The Leo Mildenberg Collection, 10 DECEMBER 2004LONDON, ANTIQUITIES, 20 APRIL 2005Learn from the lame dreamy goat and lead the herd home.(Rumi)VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium Christie's, auctioneer, London, UKIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : A Peaceable Kingdom: The Leo Mildenberg Collection of Ancient Animals Sale date : 26 Oct 2004It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale