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Buffalo horn mounted on a gilded metal base, Europe, 19th century
Height x width x depth: 44 x 11,5 x 10 cm
modelled with a winged dragon holding the horn. The whole piece rests on a perforated square base, supported by four richly decorated lion feet. At the top of the horn, at the widest end, there is a refined openwork metal decoration. Intended for natural history collections or as a cabinet ornament.
Provenance:
Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection.
Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection.
Live auction 369
SILVER ANTIQUES, IVORIES, WUNDERKAMMER - Including selected Works of Art from the Count Luigi Rigi Luperti Collection
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, thu 19 February 2026
SINGLE SESSION 19/02/2026 Hours 15:00
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