Important micro mosaic of family of greyhounds
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Important micro mosaic of family of greyhounds
DESCRIPTION
This beautiful micro mosaic shows two adult greyhounds and their litter, The mother is suckling her young. Set in the lid of a French gold mounted abalone and lacquer snuff box lined in red tortoiseshell circa 1800 for a similar box with a family of greyhounds see Roberto Grieco “Roman micro mosaics” page number 79. Plate 198. Fine slight wear on base Provenance: Private collection LondonPRICE RANGE
£5,000 - £10,000CIRCA
c1800DIMENSIONS
Width: 8 cmDepth: 2.75 cm
CONDITION
FineITEM No
8005Category: Micro Mosaic Boxes
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