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Antique Mexican Retablo "Our Lady of Sorrow"
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- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880-1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1280233349802
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