Carved Sea Shells from Tibet also known as Dung-Dkar
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Carved Sea Shells from Tibet also known as Dung-Dkar
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- Dimensions:Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Diameter: 2.37 in (6 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th century
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- Seller Location:Haarlem, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU104041148022
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