NATURAL CORAL FORMATION-TABLE VARIETY
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NATURAL CORAL FORMATION-TABLE VARIETY
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Very good.
- Seller Location:St.amford, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U0909217927710
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