Tibetan Yak Butter Container
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Tibetan Yak Butter Container
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: Y139B1stDibs: LU82006997273
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