ROMAN SLEEPING DOG
WESTERN EUROPE, C. 1ST - 2ND CENTURY A.D.
£1,875
African & Oceanic Art, Antiquities and Natural History
Auction: 5 May 2021 at 12:00 BST
Description
carved alabaster, of powerful build, the animal is shown sleeping, its hind legs tucked into the body, the broad head curled around, a fine and naturalistic piece, raised on a bespoke mount
Dimensions
6.7cm long
Footnote
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom