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Italian Micromosaic Table
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- Dimensions:Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Diameter: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Malachite,Polychromed
- Place of Origin:Italy
- Period:19th Century
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 28-82621stDibs: LU89118377043
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