NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00GBP+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2004 Feb 13 @ 10:00UTC
Carved ivory crouching cat on a circular lacquered box and cover, 9cm diameter
Auction Location:
United Kingdom
Previewing Details:
Viewing Friday 6th 9am-7pm, Saturday 7th 9am-12pm, Wednesday 11th 9am-7pm, Thursday 12th 9am-5pm, Friday 13th 8.30am-10am
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