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A Pair of Large Creamware Roman Soldiers
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- Dimensions:Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa1810
- Condition:expected small edge chips invisibly restored.
- Seller Location:Katonah, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 1309128665547
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