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Antique Russian Silver-Gilt Mounted Snake Handled Nephrite Jade Letter Opener
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Length: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Jade,Silver
- Place of Origin:Russia
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1885
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1798215241621
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