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19th Century Meiji Period Bronze of a Woodcutter Sawing a Large Tree Trunk
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Length: 17 in (43.18 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lymington, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU973015872602
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