Handsome Carved Hardstone Intaglio Ring
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Handsome Carved Hardstone Intaglio Ring
About the Item
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- Weight:21.8 g
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lambertville, NJ
- Reference Number:Seller: 298861stDibs: JU13090570852
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