"Tree Jade" Chinese Petrified Wood Specimen
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"Tree Jade" Chinese Petrified Wood Specimen
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Petrified Wood
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: PFW0011stDibs: LU820010390413
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