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Lion of St. Mark
| Categories | Souvenir |
| Type | Lion |
| Material | White metal |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Italy |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 5 ¼” x 2” |
This souvenir inkstand depicts the winged lion of St Mark – Basilica of San Marco, Venice Italy. Inscribed on the tablet: Pax Tibi Marce Evangelista Meus, which means Peace unto you, Mark, my Evangelist.
Sold for $46 in August 2023
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