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Lot 256 · Scientific and Engineering Works of Art, Instruments

A bronze mortar

A Bronze Mortar

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Estimate
£600–£800 hammer ≈ $961–$1,282
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Scientific and Engineering Works of Art, Instruments, London (South Kensington) · 10 June 1999
Record ID
TB-2026-6536776
Record
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A Bronze Mortar, A bronze mortar. Christie's, 10 Jun 1999, lot 256. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6536776.

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A Bronze Mortar, A bronze mortar. Christie's, 10 Jun 1999, lot 256. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6536776.

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